We often have super busy nights at our house, leaving us little time to prepare dinner. That’s when quick pinwheels and sandwiches come to the rescue! They make a fantastic meal for when we’re rushing from one sports park to another or even for a lovely picnic. These turkey sub pinwheels are not only delicious but super easy to make and clean up after—plus, the kids absolutely love them! They’re like cute little bite-sized turkey sandwiches that are perfect for grabbing on the go. You can even make a beautiful party platter with them for daytime celebrations like baby or wedding showers. If you’re on the lookout for a nutritious, quick, and tasty recipe, definitely give these a try!
What makes these turkey sub pinwheels so special? They’re made with all-natural homemade ingredients, starting with fresh flour tortillas that are the softest and tastiest you’ll ever have. Making the tortillas yourself has its perks— they have an unbeatable flavor and softness compared to store-bought ones. Plus, by using just a few staple ingredients, you know there are no preservatives or food additives involved. And the best part? You can prepare a bunch and freeze them, so you always have fresh tortillas ready for your pinwheels!
The cream cheese layer in these turkey sub pinwheels is a simple combination of cream cheese, homemade mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a dash of black pepper. This layer not only holds the pinwheels together but also adds a delightful creamy flavor that everyone loves.
Healthiest Deli Turkey Options
When it comes to turkey, you have some great options! One option is to make it homemade, slice it with a fancy meat slicer, and freeze in one pound packages. This is a wonderful option if you have time to do it, because freshly prepared roasted turkey is the bomb.com. Here is a link for juicy, homemade deli turkey- nothing is going to be even close to this delicious: Roasted Turkey Breast.
But understandably, sometimes it is necessary to find it already prepared. In this case, you will want to look for an organic, preservative free, nitrate free roasted turkey breast. One well known brand, Boar’s Head, offers organic deli turkey that does not contain preservatives or food additives. Check with the local grocery deli for this type of product. And why not check out local farmers or shops? There may be a local farmer that sells premium deli meat! You might find some amazing premium deli meat in your area!
Preparation, Servings, and Storage
Listen to how easy these turkey sub pinwheels are to make! You can whip them up in just 30 minutes—with no cooking involved and only a few kitchen tools needed. That means they are a breeze to make, and cleanup is just as simple! You can prepare them the night before or even the morning of when you need them and slice them just before serving. This recipe makes 24 pinwheels, which is perfect for a family of 4-6, a lovely platter for entertaining, or for meal prepping and cold lunches throughout the week. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
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Turkey Sub Pinwheels
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Ingredients
- 4 Flour tortillas
- 1 8oz package Cream cheese
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 pound Deli turkey
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and pepper. Mix to combine into a smooth spread.
- On a large work surface, lay out the flour tortillas.
- Spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture into each of the tortillas.
- On the bottom half of the tortilla, lay a few slices of turkey to cover the whole bottom half.
- Sprinkle the lettuce, tomato, and cheese onto the turkey.
- Roll the tortillas very tight from the turkey end to the side of the tortilla that is just cream cheese.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the cream cheese mixture to firm up.
- Remove the rolled tortillas from the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
- Cut each rolled tortilla into 6 pieces. There will be 24 pinwheels in total.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
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