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turkey and cheese pinwheels recipe

Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels

Lyne Proulx
Whether you are packing a lunch or need a tasty appetizer for a gathering or party, these turkey and cheese pinwheels will be a hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 6 pinwheels
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large tortilla
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese with nuts and honey If you can’t find it ready made, you can add to 1 cup cream cheese with 1 tbsp honey and 2-4 tbsp of crushed pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 8 slices smoked turkey
  • 8 slices hard cheese or your favourite cheese like Swiss, Gouda, Havarti, and others.

Instructions
 

  • Spread the tortilla with cream cheese.
  • Spread the spinach leaves over the entire tortilla on top, leaving a small rim.
  • Then spread the hard cheese, occupying only the centre of the tortilla. On top of the cheese, add the grated carrots.
  • Next, spread the meat in the centre of the pinwheel.
  • Twist a tight roll, cut off the ends, cut the rest of the turkey cheese pinwheel into 4-6 pieces (or desired thickness).

Notes

HOW LONG ARE PINWHEELS GOOD FOR

Pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving them. This way you save time on the day you need them.

CAN YOU FREEZE PINWHEELS?

Yes, these turkey cheese pinwheels can be placed in the freezer. Just follow the steps below:
  1. Prepare pinwheels as you normally would and slice them into the rounds.
  2. Spread them out on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place baking sheet in freezer until they are firm.
  4. Remove from freezer and transfer to an airtight container.
  5. Label and date the container
  6. Simply pull out of the freezer and let thaw or heat up in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2755IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 1mg
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