Description

These Pinwheel Sandwiches are colorful, flavorful rolled sandwiches perfect for parties, picnics, or a fun lunch. Featuring a creamy ranch-bacon spread layered with deli meats, cheeses, fresh spinach, and crisp lettuce, all wrapped in soft flour and spinach-herb tortillas, these bite-sized pinwheels are both visually appealing and delicious. Easy to prepare and customizable, they make a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Wraps

4 (12-inch) white burrito-size tortillas, soft
4 (12-inch) spinach-herb tortilla wraps

Cream Cheese Spread

2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons (or 2 packets) Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
1 pound cooked crispy bacon, finely crumbled

Fillings

8 slices Havarti cheese
8 slices Colby Jack cheese
1 pound deli chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 pound deli baked ham or pastrami, thinly sliced
16 large slices deli salami (or 32 small slices)
2 cups baby spinach leaves
8 butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

Prepare Cream Cheese Spread: Cut softened cream cheese blocks into chunks and place in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and fluffy. Add mayonnaise and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, mixing to combine thoroughly. Fold in finely crumbled crispy bacon using a rubber spatula.
Assemble Spinach Tortillas: Lay out the 4 spinach-herb tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly divide half of the cream cheese mixture among them. Spoon a large dollop onto each and spread into a thin, even layer, leaving a 1-inch border around edges.
Add Chicken, Cheese & Salami: Over the cream cheese on each spinach tortilla, arrange thin slices of deli chicken breast, slices of Colby Jack cheese, and 4 slices of salami. Distribute ingredients evenly across the surface without stacking only in the center.
Layer Baby Spinach: On the bottom half of each spinach tortilla (avoiding center), arrange approximately 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves atop the meat and cheese layer.
Assemble White Flour Tortillas: Lay out the 4 white flour tortillas next to the spinach ones. Divide the remaining cream cheese mixture evenly among them, spreading it into a thin, even layer with a 1-inch border.
Add Ham, Cheese & Salami: On each white tortilla, arrange the thinly sliced ham or pastrami, 2 slices of Havarti cheese, and 4 slices of salami evenly over the cream cheese spread.
Layer Butter Lettuce: Place one butter lettuce leaf onto the bottom half of each white tortilla, avoiding center and top half.
Roll & Slice Pinwheels: Working with one tortilla at a time, start rolling tightly from the bottom edge to form a log. Use a sharp knife to slice each log into 8 pinwheel sandwiches, approximately 1.5 inches thick. For serving, optionally secure each pinwheel with a sandwich or cocktail pick.

Notes

For best results, chill the cream cheese spread before assembling to make spreading easier.
Use freshly cooked crispy bacon for optimal texture and flavor.
Pinwheels can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
Substitute deli meats and cheeses to accommodate dietary preferences or availability.
Serve as finger foods for parties, picnics, or as a light lunch option.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pinwheel sandwiches,ranch bacon spread,tortilla wraps,party appetizers,bite-sized sandwiches