Italian Pinwheels

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These Italian pinwheels are a finger food roll-up snack, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a light lunch that’s packed with all the flavors you love in an Italian sub sandwich.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on May 8, 2024
Italian pinwheel appetizers on a board over a red checked tablecloth
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Refrigerate Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
18
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

Cream Cheese Spread:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing

Pinwheels:

  • 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • 2 cups finely shredded Romaine lettuce

  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped banana peppers, patted dry

  • 6 thin slices salami

  • 6 thin slices ham

  • 6 thin slices capicola (optional)

  • 6 slices provolone cheese

  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped roasted red peppers, patted dry

Directions

  1. Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Italian salad dressing in a bowl until well blended.

  2. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Evenly scatter lettuce over cream cheese spread, and top with banana peppers.

  3. Evenly layer salami, ham, capicola, and provolone on each tortilla and top with roasted red peppers.

  4. Roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Use a sharp serrated knife to slice into 1-inch pinwheels, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
13g Fat
19g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 822mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 287mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.