Italian Pinwheels With Meats Cheese (Printable)
Savory rolled tortillas with Italian meats, cheese, and herbs
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 6 slices Genoa salami (approximately 3 ounces)
02 - 6 slices deli ham (approximately 3 ounces)
03 - 6 slices pepperoni (approximately 3 ounces)
→ Cheese
04 - 6 slices provolone cheese (approximately 3 ounces)
→ Vegetables & Greens
05 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
06 - 1 medium roasted red bell pepper, thinly sliced
→ Cream Spread
07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
→ Bread
11 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Steps:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until completely smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Place a flour tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly across the entire surface, extending to the edges.
03 - Arrange one-quarter of the spinach leaves, salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and roasted red pepper slices in an even layer over the cream cheese base.
04 - Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a compact log, applying gentle pressure to ensure the roll holds together securely.
05 - Repeat the spreading, layering, and rolling process with the remaining three tortillas and filling ingredients.
06 - Wrap each tortilla log tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm the structure for cleaner slicing.
07 - Remove plastic wrap and place each log on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll crosswise into 6 equal pinwheels, approximately 1 inch thick.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These disappear faster than any other appetizer I've ever made
- You can assemble them the night before and slice when ready to serve
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- A serrated knife works better than a chef's knife for clean slices that don't squish the filling
- Room temperature tortillas are the difference between beautiful pinwheels and a cracked mess
03 -
- If your tortillas are cracking, pop them in the microwave between damp paper towels for 20 seconds
- The plastic wrap trick makes slicing so much easier, the wrap holds everything together as you cut