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Italian Pinwheels

Italian Pinwheels: Flavorful Bite-Sized Joy for Any Occasion

Italian Pinwheels are a quick and delicious appetizer that combines savory meats, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies in a rolled tortilla.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheel Base
  • 2 large Flour Tortillas Use 10-inch tortillas for perfect rolling.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Soften before use for easy spreading.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Adds that classic Italian flavor.
For the Veggie Layer
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Sliced, can substitute with banana peppers.
  • 1 medium Tomato Adds freshness; roasted red bell peppers can be a delightful alternative.
  • 3 leaves Romaine Lettuce Chopped, switch to spinach or another leafy green if desired.
For the Meat and Cheese Layers
  • 12 slices Hard Salami Rich flavor, can use turkey or chicken as leaner alternatives.
  • 12 slices Ham Adds savory notes; can use other deli meats for variety.
  • 12 slices Provolone Cheese Offers mild, melty goodness; mozzarella makes for a suitable substitute.
  • 32-64 slices Pepperoni Adjust the quantity based on your personal preference.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Pinwheels
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Finely chop 1 cup of pepperoncini and 1 medium tomato, then stir into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Lay out the large flour tortillas and evenly spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle 3 chopped romaine lettuce leaves over the cream cheese mixture on each tortilla.
  5. Layer 3 slices of provolone cheese, 12 slices each of hard salami and ham in the center, then scatter pepperoni slices on top.
  6. Roll each tortilla tightly from the top, tucking in the filling, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  7. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  8. Once chilled, trim the ends and slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch sections to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pinwheelsCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the ingredients to suit your taste, and serve with marinara for dipping.

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