What are pinwheel sandwiches made of?

They are made of tortillas rolled up with club sandwich or other sandwich fillings . The secret to a great pinwheel sandwich is the cream cheese filling!

How do you get pinwheels to stay together?

Before finishing the roll-up, place a small dollop of your chosen spread on the edge of the wrap. This helps the tortilla stick to itself so the pinwheel stays rolled. If you're struggling to make this work, you can use toothpicks to secure the pinwheels; just make sure you remove the toothpicks before eating them!

Do pinwheel sandwiches get soggy?

How long do pinwheels last? Store any leftover pinwheels in an airtight container for up to two days. Any longer and pinwheels tend to get soggy .

How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy?

Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or foil. This prevents the fillings from leaking moisture into the bread. If making pinwheel wraps, wrap the assembled pinwheel tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating. Place wraps in a sealed container or bag.

What are the components of a pinwheel?

A pinwheel is a simple child's toy made of a wheel of paper or plastic curls attached at its axle to a stick by a pin . It is designed to spin when blown upon by a person or by the wind.

Which of the following breads is good in pinwheel sandwiches?

While dense white bread is the standard bread for pinwheel sandwiches, you can easily swap it out for a lighter or more interesting option. Tortillas (whole-wheat or flour) are a good choice for beginners since they're easy to roll and don't have crusts to trim.

Is it cheaper to buy or make pinwheel sandwiches?

They are truly very easy to make and anyone can learn how to make them. The possibilities for combinations are endless; you could even make sweet pinwheels (idea: banana and chocolate hazelnut spread.) What is this? They are also much more inexpensive than buying them from your local grocery store .

What to eat with pinwheels?

Just grab a tortilla and your favorite cold cuts and get ready to roll! I love serving these pinwheels with a side of fruit salad and pretzels ! Or, make some of my favorite Healthy Macaroni Salad for the ultimate summer meal!

How to keep pinwheels from falling apart?

Problem: The Pinwheels are Falling Apart If pinwheels aren't rolled tightly or the filling is too bulky, they may not hold their shape. Solution: Use toothpicks to secure the tortilla after rolling . Prevention: Do not overfill the tortillas, and ensure there is enough cream cheese to hold the ingredients together.

What are pinwheel chips made of?

Wheat flour, corn oil, corn starch, iodized salt, sodium bicarbonate, and artificial food color FD&C Yellow #6 .

What is sandwich rolls made of?

The ingredient list for these rolls is quite simple: all purpose flour, sugar, yeast, salt, warm water, oil, an optional barley malt syrup, and optional plant milk of your choice . Most sandwich bread has a little sugar in it.

What are peanut butter pinwheels made of?

Ingredient List. These peanut butter pinwheels are the perfect no-bake treat! They're made with a simple dough of mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt, and then filled with creamy peanut butter . They're easy to make and taste so amazing!

What are beef pinwheels made of?

Beef pinwheels are just what you'd imagine – flank steak pinwheels stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese . They are as fun as they are delicious and everyone loves them! This is a favorite of mine because it's great any time of year – it never feels “seasonal” which is why I will turn to it again and again!

Pinwheel Sandwiches (2024)

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These Pinwheel Sandwiches are a crowd favorite! They’re made with your choice of wrap rolled up with whatever meats, cheese, and veggies your heart desires, then sliced into perfect, bite-sized pinwheels. They’re so easy and so customizable!

Easy Pinwheel Recipes

I’m always on the hunt for a great on-the-go lunch or snack…and these pinwheel sandwiches are the perfect option! They’re quick and easy to make, taste delicious and can be customized with so many different spreads, meats, cheeses, veggies, etc.

If I’m not taking these on-the-go, another way I love to serve them is to lay all of the ingredients out on the table and let the whole family create their own. It’s a crowd-pleaser and a great way to get everyone involved in meal prep.

Whip up a BLT pinwheel with turkey, add mozzarella and basil or pesto for a Caprese pinwheel, or load it up with veggies for a veggie lover’s pinwheel…the options are endless!

Ingredients Needed for Pinwheel Sandwiches

One of the best parts of these pinwheel sandwiches is that they are so customizable! Pick your favorite wrap, spread, meat, veggies, and add-ins, and make your dream pinwheel!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Wraps: Choose between gluten-free tortillas, romaine lettuce or collard greens, flour tortillas, or homemade tortillas. See below for my favorite gluten-free wraps.
Spreads: Try it with your favorite hummus, pesto, mayo or mustard. If you’re looking for a homemade hummus recipe, check out my classic hummus recipe or my cauliflower hummus.
Meat: Layer on turkey breast, sliced pepperoni, salami, rotisserie chicken, or cooked and sliced chicken breasts. Even Pesto Chicken Salad or Apple Dill Chicken Salad would be great. If you’re cooking your own chicken, make it in quickly in the air fryer using my air fryer chicken breast recipe.
Veggies: Use any combination of shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, avocado, red onion, or cooked eggplant or zucchini or yellow squash.
Other Add-Ins: Other delicious additions include cooked and crumbled bacon, cheese, pickled jalapeños, pickled pepperoncini, black beans or refried beans, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, you name it.

Looking for a vegetarian version?

Easy! Simply leave out the meat or swap it out for a plant-based deli meat.

How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches

This quick and easy pinwheel recipe is ready in just 20 minutes!

Assemble: Place the wrap of your choice on a clean work surface, then spoon on 1-2 tablespoons of a spread of your choosing. Layer on a few slices of meat as well as your veggies and toppings.
Roll: Starting with the side of the wrap closest to you, lift up, then roll. Use your fingers to keep the filling in as you roll. Just before closing the wrap, add a teaspoon of spread to the edge of the wrap. This helps keep it closed.
Cut and serve: Use a sharp knife to cut the wrap into 1-inch pieces to form your pinwheels. Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve!

How Do You Roll a Perfect Pinwheel?

You can do a couple of things to ensure that serving and eating your pinwheels is simple and mess-free! Here are some tips to rolling the perfect pinwheel sandwiches:

The wrap. Depending on the type of wrap, especially gluten-free wraps, you may want to heat it slightly.
Tuck in the filling as you go. As you roll up the pinwheel, use your fingers to ensure all the filling stays in the roll. This keeps everything more secure.
Roll it as tightly as possible. The tighter the pinwheel, the better it will hold its shape, and the better the filling will stay inside.
Secure with a spread or a toothpick. Before finishing the roll-up, place a small dollop of your chosen spread on the edge of the wrap. This helps the tortilla stick to itself so the pinwheel stays rolled. If you’re struggling to make this work, you can use toothpicks to secure the pinwheels; just make sure you remove the toothpicks before eating them!

Why Are My Pinwheels Soggy?

Pinwheel sandwiches will naturally get a little bit soggier as they sit. Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can do to extend their freshness as much as possible.

Cook the watery veggies. Veggies such as eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash all have a high water content. Pre-cooking these veggies removes their excess water before you add them to the pinwheels. I recommend grilling them for a delicious, smoky flavor depth!
Keep them in the fridge. To keep the pinwheels as fresh as possible, store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them.

The Best Gluten-Free Wraps

I love Siete foods tortillas for a super clean option, but Mission gluten-free tortillas hold up the best that I have found!

Tips and Notes for Pinwheel Sandwiches

Slice everything small. The smaller your fillings are, the easier it will be to roll each pinwheel up! Plus, you’ll get a little bit of everything in each bite.
Don’t over-stuff the pinwheels. You want plenty of fillings but not so much that it’s all falling out of the pinwheels.
Use a serrated knife to cut. A serrated knife makes slicing clean, smooth cuts so much easier.

Serving Suggestions

This pinwheel recipe is one of my favorites to make for an easy lunch option! It has all you need in a meal rolled up in whatever tasty wrap your heart desires.

These pinwheel sandwiches also make an excellent addition to an appetizer spread. If you’re looking for other quick and easy appetizers to round out your snack table, here are a few ideas:

Can You Make Pinwheels a Day in Advance?

Totally! You can easily get ahead on prep by assembling the pinwheels and a day in advance and storing them in the fridge.

Pro Make-Ahead Tip

For ultimate freshness, wait to slice the pinwheels until you’re ready to serve them.

How to Store Pinwheel Sandwiches

Fully assembled and sliced pinwheels can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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DIY Lunch Pinwheels

These DIY Lunch Pinwheels are a crowd favorite! They're made with your choice of wrap rolled up with whatever meats, cheese, and veggies your heart desires, then sliced into perfect, bite-sized pinwheels. They're so easy and so customizable!

Servings 6

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

Wraps:

1 package gluten-free tortillas
4 leaves romaine lettuce or collard greens stemmed shaved
Flour tortillas
Homemade Tortillas

Spread Ideas:

1/2 cup hummus
1/2 cup pesto
1/2 cup Dietz & Watson whole-grain mustard

Meat Ideas:

1 pound organic turkey breast
1 pound sliced pepperoni
1 pound sliced salami
1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken
Sliced chicken breasts

Veggie Ideas:

Shredded lettuce
Tomatoes sliced thin
Cucumbers sliced thin
Alfalfa sprouts
Spinach more as needed
1 avocado thinly sliced
1 red onion sliced thin
1 eggplant sliced into rounds and grilled
1 zucchini or yellow squash sliced into rounds and grilled

Other Add-Ins:

Bacon cooked
Cheese sliced or shredded
Pickled jalapeños
Sliced pickled pepperocini
Black beans drained and rinsed
Roasted red peppers sliced
Sundried Tomatoes sliced

Instructions

Place lettuce leaves, collard leaves, or tortillas of choice on a flat surface.
Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of your spread of choice onto the middle of your wrap.
Add a few slices of meat and/or veggies on top of the spread in a straight line along the stem of the lettuce wrap or the longside of the tortilla.
Lift the side of the tortilla closest to you and roll, using your fingers to make sure none of the filling falls out. If making a lettuce wrap, the stem should span the length of the whole roll. Before closing the roll, place a teaspoon of spread on the edge of the wrap. This will help the wrap stay together. Roll as tightly as possible for best results.
Using a sharp knife, cut the wrap into 1-inch pieces.
Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve!

Notes

You can use a toothpick to help the pinwheels stay together if they start to fall apart!

Author: Lexi

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