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Italian Pinwheels

Savor Homemade Italian Pinwheels: A Fun, Flavorful Snack

Enjoy these Italian Pinwheels, a colorful and tasty snack perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 pieces 10-inch flour tortillas Large tortillas for sturdy base.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened, could use flavored cream cheese.
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Brings classic flavors together.
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini Adds tangy kick and crunch.
  • 1 medium tomato Contributes freshness and moisture.
  • 3 leaves romaine lettuce Chopped for refreshing crunch.
  • 12 slices hard salami Robust primary meat layer.
  • 12 slices ham Sweet and salty element.
  • 12 slices provolone cheese Creamy melt that enhances each bite.
  • 32-64 slices pepperoni Classic Italian flair.
Optional Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Perfect for dipping.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend 8 oz of softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning until smooth. This creates the base for your pinwheels.
  2. Finely chop 1 cup of sliced pepperoncini and 1 medium tomato, and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Spread approximately 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture evenly on each tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle chopped romaine lettuce over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
  5. Layer 3 slices each of provolone cheese, hard salami, and ham down the center of each tortilla.
  6. Top each tortilla with 4-8 slices of pepperoni.
  7. Tightly roll each tortilla away from you, applying gentle pressure.
  8. Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. After chilling, carefully unwrap the tortillas, trim the ends, and slice each roll into 1-inch sections.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These Italian Pinwheels can be made a day in advance and stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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