Smoked Turkey Pinwheels with fresh Herb Cream Cheese

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Smoked Turkey Pinwheels with fresh Herb Cream Cheese

Easy Pinwheels are full of fresh herb cream cheese, turkey, spinach and cheese. Perfect for appetizers, a light main dish or a wholesome snack.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings 2-pinwheel servings (8 pinwheels total)

Calories 193kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

Fresh Herb Cream Cheese:

8 ounces Neufchatel Cheese softened, (cream cheese may be substituted)
¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves chopped
2 Scallions - green portion only sliced
¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Kosher Salt to taste
Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Pinwheels (makes 8 pinwheels):

1 large (9-inch) Flour Tortilla (regular or gluten-free)
1/6-1/4 of the Fresh Herb Cream Cheese recipe
3 slices Smoked Turkey (packaged)
¼ cup fresh Baby Spinach leaves with stems removed (about 20 leaves)
1-2 tablespoons grated Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Instructions for Fresh Herb Cream Cheese:

Place the Neufchatel cheese, basil, scallion greens and red pepper flakes in the food processor and process until fully pureed. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions for Smoked Turkey Spinach Pinwheels:

Cover tortilla with a damp paper towel(s) and microwave for 15 seconds.
Spread ¼ to ⅙ of the fresh herb cream cheese onto one side of the tortilla covering the entire surface.
Place the spinach leaves on herb cream cheese.
Note: leaving a ½ inch around the outer edge of the tortilla will keep all ingredients inside the tortilla.
Cover with turkey slices followed by the grated cheese.
Gently roll up the tortilla with the ingredient to make a roll. Using a sharp knife slice the roll into ¾ inch slices or pinwheels.
Secure the outer edge with decorative picks or toothpicks.

Notes

To make a large batch (32) pinwheels use:

4 large flour tortillas
The entire batch of herb cream cheese
12 slices of turkey
1 cup baby spinach
1/4 - 1/2 cup grated cheese

Storing Pinwheels

They are best eaten when freshly made. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container with a damp paper towel on top of the pinwheels to prevent the tortillas drying out (especially if using gluten-free flour tortillas). Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

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