Description
A quick and easy lunch wrap made with large flour tortillas, cream cheese, deli turkey, sharp cheddar, and green onions. These pinwheels are portable, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (12-inch)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 8 oz sliced turkey breast
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Ensure cream cheese is softened, slice turkey if too thick, slice green onions, and grate cheese.
- Soften tortillas: Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds until warm and pliable.
- Spread cream cheese: Place one tortilla on a cutting board and spread softened cream cheese evenly, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Layer fillings: Layer turkey slices over the cream cheese, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and green onions evenly over the turkey.
- Roll: Starting from the long edge closest to you, tightly roll the tortilla away from you, tucking in the filling. Press the seam to seal.
- Chill: Wrap the rolled pinwheel in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes (or freezer for 10 minutes).
- Slice: Unwrap and slice into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife with a gentle sawing motion.
- Serve: Arrange pinwheels on a plate or in an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to prevent tearing the tortilla. Chilling the rolled pinwheel is crucial for clean slices. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze as the texture will suffer. Variations include adding jalapeños, using hummus for a vegetarian option, or adding bacon and avocado.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approx.
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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