Easy Colorful Patriotic Pinwheel Sandwiches
These festive pinwheel sandwiches are quick to make, colorful, and perfect for any casual celebration or snack time. They combine creamy spreads, crunchy veggies, and soft tortillas for a light and satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (about 3 pinwheels per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10-inch flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 4 oz (115 g) sliced turkey or ham
- Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning. Stir until smooth and well blended. Microwave for 10 seconds if cream cheese is too stiff.
- Wash and thinly slice 1 medium red bell pepper into 1/4-inch strips. Rinse 1 cup fresh spinach leaves and pat dry. Rinse 1 cup blueberries and let air dry on a paper towel.
- Place one 10-inch flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Arrange spinach leaves evenly over the cream cheese. Add red bell pepper strips on one half of the tortilla and scatter blueberries on the other half, keeping colors separated.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla into a tight log. Wrap each roll snugly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Remove plastic wrap and slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife. Arrange on a serving platter.
- If desired, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or chives over the pinwheels. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing is key to neat pinwheels. Use a serrated knife for clean cuts. Avoid overfilling to prevent spilling. Substitute gluten-free tortillas and dairy-free spreads for allergies. Blueberries can be swapped with purple grapes or purple cabbage for the blue color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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