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Zesty Italian Pinwheels

Zesty Italian Pinwheels

These colorful and flavorful pinwheels are packed with zesty Italian meats, creamy provolone, and a tangy vegetable-herb spread. Perfect for game day appetizers, school lunches, or a quick party snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

Creamy Spread Base
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise full fat preferred
  • 1 packet Dry Italian dressing mix 0.7 oz packet
  • 1/4 cup Roasted red peppers finely diced and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley finely chopped
Tortillas and Fillings
  • 4 large Flour tortillas 10-inch burrito size
  • 12 slices Genoa salami thinly sliced
  • 12 slices Pepperoni large deli-style slices
  • 8 slices Provolone cheese thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Banana peppers mild or hot, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups Baby spinach stems removed

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, dry Italian dressing mix, diced roasted red peppers, and chopped parsley. Stir until completely smooth and well combined.
  2. Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving a tiny margin at the very edge.
  3. Layer the fillings: Place 3 slices of salami and 3 slices of pepperoni in a single layer over the cream cheese. Top with 2 slices of provolone cheese, a sprinkle of chopped banana peppers, and a handful of baby spinach leaves.
  4. Starting from the bottom edge, roll the tortilla up as tightly as possible to ensure the pinwheels stay together when sliced.
  5. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  6. Wrap each tightly rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours). This chilling period helps the cream cheese set and makes slicing much easier.
  7. Once chilled, remove from plastic wrap and trim the uneven ends. Use a sharp serrated knife to slice each roll into 1-inch thick rounds.
  8. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Notes

To prevent soggy pinwheels, ensure the roasted red peppers and banana peppers are patted very dry with paper towels before adding them to the recipe.
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