Italian Pinwheels

Italian pinwheels make a delicious and easy appetizer with all the flavors of a classic Italian sub sandwich. 

I had some Italian sub sandwich fixings in the fridge but no hoagie rolls so I made these tasty little Italian pinwheels instead. These pinwheel sandwiches were super easy to make and a great alternative to a big sub sandwich and my whole family enjoyed them. I think these little beauties are terrific as a snack, light lunch, or gameday finger food.

Italian Pinwheels:

Italian Cream Cheese Spread:

• 2 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1½ tsp white wine vinegar
• 1½ tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of garlic powder
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Pinwheels:

• 2 large flour tortillas or three fajita sized
• 1½ cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
• ¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3-5 large cherry tomatoes, sliced
• ¼ cup pepperoncini, drained
• 4 oz large pepperoni slices
• 4 oz provolone cheese slices
• 4 oz large genoa salami slices

How to Make Italian Pinwheels

Make the Italian cream cheese spread by combining the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper; mix until well combined. Set aside until needed.

Prepare the pinwheels by spreading the cream cheese spread evenly over the tortillas. Next, spread the shredded lettuce evenly over the each tortilla. Place the onions, tomato slices, and pepperoncini evenly over the lettuce.  Side Note: Place the tomato slices & pepperoncini on paper towels to blot off excess moisture before using. 

Next, layer the pepperoni, provolone cheese, and genoa salami slices evenly over the tortillas.

Tightly roll each tortilla into a log.

Secure the pinwheels with a toothpick and use a sharp serrated knife to cut the log into 1-inch pinwheels. Serve and enjoy.

Italian Pinwheels

Italian pinwheels make a delicious and easy appetizer with all the flavors of a classic Italian sub sandwich. 

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 2 - 4

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Toothpicks

Ingredients

Italian Cream Cheese Spread:

• 2 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1½ tsp white wine vinegar
• 1½ tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of garlic powder
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Pinwheels:

• 2 large flour tortillas or three fajita sized
• 1½ cups iceberg lettuce finely shredded
• ¼ yellow onion thinly sliced
• 3-5 large cherry tomatoes sliced
• ¼ cup pepperoncini drained
• 4 oz large pepperoni slices
• 4 oz provolone cheese slices
• 4 oz large genoa salami slices

Instructions

• Make the Italian cream cheese spread by combining the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper; mix until well combined. Set aside until needed.
• Prepare the pinwheels by spreading the cream cheese spread evenly over the tortillas. Next, spread the shredded lettuce evenly over the each tortilla. Place the onions, tomato slices, and pepperoncini evenly over the lettuce. Side Note: Place the tomato slices & pepperoncini on paper towels to blot off excess moisture before using. 
• Next, layer the pepperoni, provolone cheese, and genoa salami slices evenly over the tortillas.
• Tightly roll each tortilla into a log. Secure the pinwheels with a toothpick and use a sharp serrated knife to cut the log into 1-inch pinwheels. Serve and enjoy.

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