Whether you make the Italian version or the Ranch BLT version, these rolled sandwiches are the best appetizer to bring to parties or to take for lunch.
Don't limit yourself to having these as an appetizer for BBQs or holiday parties. These rolled (pinwheel) sandwiches are also great for lunches. Pack them in your lunch or make them for the kids.
What you'll love about these sandwiches
- You can make them in advance (up to a day)
- Two different flavors to choose from
- They are a crowd pleaser
- You can also have them for lunch!!
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🥘 Ingredients/ Variations
Tortilla: use a large burrito-sized tortilla
Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit out for 20 minutes, so it's easier to spread. You can add seasoning like ranch powder to the cream cheese or use different flavors of cream cheese, like garden vegetables.
Cheese: You can use any flavor of cheese you want, like provolone, cheddar, Havarti, Munster, or pepper jack.
Meats: Choose any lunch meats you like.
Veggies: In addition to lettuce, you can add peppers, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, or spinach
The full list of ingredients for the Italian and Ranch BLT sandwiches is below in the recipe card.
🔪 How to Make Rolled Sandwiches (Pinwheels)
1. Cream Cheese: Add cream cheese to the tortilla.
2. Cheese: Place your cheese in the middle.
3. Meat: Add the meat down the middle.
4. Veggies: Spread the veggies all over the tortilla.
5. Roll: Roll the tortilla.
6. Cut off the wrap's ends (about 1-1.5 inches on each side), then cut it into 8 pieces. Chill until you're ready to serve.
🥡 How to Store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also make these a day ahead.
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🥗 Looking to make it a meal? Eat it with...
- Apple, Banana, or Orange
- Fruit Salad
- Pretzels or Chips
- Soup
- Salad
🙋♀️ FAQ
They are best served cold, but you can let them sit out for up to 2 hours before you need to refrigerate them again.
Yes, you can make pinwheel sandwiches 24 hours in advance. Any more than that, you run the risk of the tortillas getting soggy.
For an appetizer, you'll want to make 4-6 pinwheels per person.
For a meal, I like having 6-8 with an apple and pretzels.
❤ Recipe
Rolled Sandwiches (Italian & Ranch BLT)
Whether you make the Italian or the Ranch BLT, these rolled sandwiches are the best appetizer to bring to parties and BBQs or to take along for lunch.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: each tortilla roll makes 8 pinwheels
Ingredients
Italian
- 8 large 9-inches flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 slices Provolone cheese
- ¾ lb. deli sliced Genoa salami (2 large slices for each tortilla)
- ½ lb. large deli sliced pepperoni* (2 large slices for each tortilla)
- ½ lb. deli sliced turkey (1 slice for each tortilla)
- ½ - ¾ cup jarred juanita piquante peppers or jarred sweet red peppers, chopped
- shredded lettuce
Ranch BLT
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 8 large 9-inches flour tortillas
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
- 8 slices Provolone cheese, you can use colby jack or cheddar
- 1 lb deli sliced smoked turkey** (2-3 slices for each tortilla)
- 3 beefsteak tomatoes thinly sliced
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
Italian
- Place a tortilla on a plate or cutting board.
- Spread 1 oz of cream cheese all over the tortilla.
- Cut a slice of cheese in half and place it down the center.
- Place 2 slices of salami, 2 slices of pepperoni, and 1 slice of turkey down the center.
- Sprinkle 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of chopped peppers and a small handful of lettuce all over the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla up tightly. Cut off ½ - 1 inch from each end, then cut the wrap into 8 pieces. Chill for 30 minutes or until you're ready to serve.
Ranch BLT
- Mix the cream cheese, mayo, and ranch seasoning together until the mixture is smooth.
- Place a tortilla on a plate or cutting board.
- Spread an eighth of the cream cheese mixture all over the tortilla.
- Sprinkle an eighth of the bacon all over the tortilla.
- Cut a slice of cheese in half and place it down the center.
- Place 2-3 slices of turkey down the center, and top with sliced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle a small handful of lettuce all over the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla up tightly. Cut off ½ - 1 inch from each end, then cut the wrap into 8 pieces. Chill for 30 minutes or until you're ready to serve.
Notes
* If you can't find large slices of pepperoni at your deli, you can use regular-sized pepperoni.
** Try to get your deli sliced meat from the deli. The quality of meat is higher, and the cuts are thicker than pre-packaged lunch meats.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Keywords: Rolled Sandwiches, Pinwheels
TRS🌻 says
Simply amazing! Why….because you can make them your way! Thank u so much!
★★★★★