Easy Turkey & Cheese Pinwheel Lunchbox Roll-Ups
These turkey and cheese pinwheel roll-ups are a quick, no-cook lunchbox solution that kids and adults love. Made with simple ingredients like tortillas, deli turkey, cream cheese, and cheddar, they come together in under 10 minutes and are perfect for school lunches, snacks, or parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 24-32 pinwheels (4 servings of 6-8 pinwheels each) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 32–40 slices deli turkey (about 8–10 slices per roll)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: fresh spinach leaves, thinly sliced bell peppers, cucumber, hummus, or pesto
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese: Take cream cheese out of fridge 30 minutes before starting, or microwave for 10-15 seconds until spreadable.
- Lay out a tortilla flat on a cutting board. If cold, warm in microwave for 10 seconds.
- Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese over the entire tortilla, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Layer turkey slices evenly over the cream cheese, overlapping slightly. Use about 8-10 slices per tortilla, no more than two layers.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the turkey.
- Add any optional extras (spinach, bell peppers, etc.) in a single layer.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly, tucking the edge under as you go. Press gently to seal.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to tighten. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes.
- After chilling, unwrap and place on cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1-inch thick pieces using a gentle sawing motion.
- Arrange pinwheels on a plate or in a lunchbox. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Chilling is essential for clean slices. Over-stuffing leads to messy pinwheels. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. For extra-clean slices, dip knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts. These taste even better after a few hours as flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 pinwheels
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 300400
- Fat: 68
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 810
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