About this recipe

These fun, colorful pinwheel sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing classic that kids and adults alike can't resist. Soft flour tortillas are spread with a creamy herb cream cheese, then layered with deli turkey, crisp lettuce, shredded cheddar, and diced bell pepper before being rolled up tight and sliced into bite-sized spirals. Perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or after-school snacks!

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, fine sea salt, and Dijon mustard (if using). Stir until smooth and well blended.

2. 2

   Lay a flour tortillas flat on a clean cutting board. Spread a generous, even layer of the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges, using about 2–3 tablespoons per tortilla.

3. 3

   Layer the tortilla with 2–3 slices of deli turkey, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, a handful of shredded romaine lettuce, and a tablespoon or two of diced red bell pepper. Keep the fillings in an even layer, leaving about a ½-inch border at the far edge.

4. 4

   Starting from the edge closest to you, roll the tortilla up tightly and evenly, pressing gently as you go to keep the fillings in place. Wrap the roll snugly in plastic wrap and repeat with the remaining tortillas. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to help the rolls hold their shape.

5. 5

   When ready to serve, unwrap each roll and use a sharp knife to slice off the uneven ends, then cut each roll into 1-inch pinwheels (about 6–8 pieces per roll). Arrange cut-side up on a platter and serve immediately.