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Close-up of several delicious italian pinwheels stacked on a white plate, showing layers of deli meat and lettuce.

The Ultimate Make-Ahead Italian Pinwheels (Classic Italian Sub Flavor)


  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 2 hr 20 min
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create easy, no-bake Italian pinwheels using tortillas, cream cheese spread, deli meats, and provolone cheese for a perfect party appetizer or quick snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices salami
  • 4 slices pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce


Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until smooth. This is your spread base.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface, leaving a small border on one edge.
  3. Layer one slice of provolone cheese over the spread.
  4. Layer one slice each of ham, salami, and pepperoni over the cheese.
  5. Sprinkle a light layer of shredded lettuce over the meats.
  6. Starting from the edge opposite the one you left bare, tightly roll the tortilla into a compact log.
  7. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining three tortillas.
  8. Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to firm up.
  9. When ready to serve, unwrap the logs and slice each into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter.

Notes

  • For easier slicing, use a sharp, serrated knife. Wipe the knife clean between cuts.
  • You can substitute the deli meats with turkey or mortadella if desired.
  • These pinwheels taste best when chilled for at least 4 hours before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0.2
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 9
  • Cholesterol: 35