These Turkey and Cheese Rolls Ups make the perfect school lunch, snack or appetizer idea. They're super easy to make in just 5 minutes and are so yummy. Skip the sandwich and whip up these Turkey Pinwheels instead!
These are my go to school lunch idea when my kids get bored of sandwiches. The flour tortillas are stuffed with turkey, cheese, and a delicious cream cheese spread with taco seasoning.
Need more lunch ideas? Try this Rotisserie Chicken Salad and Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It's a great switch up for lunch instead of boring sandwiches
- They only take 5 minutes to prep
- These are stuffed with protein from the turkey and cheese
- Turkey Roll Ups are loaded with flavor
Try pairing these with my Chickpea Pasta Salad or Greek Cucumber Salad.
Ingredients:
Flour Tortillas-Create the roll up and are really pliable, which makes them great for this recipe. I use large flour tortillas, but not as large as a burrito.
Turkey Breast- Deli lunchmeat, sliced thin stays really flat to the tortilla shell for an easy roll up. I used Oven Roasted Turkey Breast in this recipe, but you can choose any of your favorite turkey flavors.
Cream Cheese-Combines with a homemade taco seasoning for the most delicious, creamy spread. Make sure it's softened at room temperature to make it smear easy on the tortilla.
Cheddar Cheese- Pairs fantastic with the cream cheese and taco seasoning for the best flavor.
Onion and Bell Peppers- Bring in a crisp freshness and crunch to this recipe.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Love Pinwheel recipes? Try my Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels too! These are baked and make a great appetizer!
Substitutions and Variations:
Not big on turkey breast? You can use any of your favorite deli meats in this recipe. Try chicken breast or ham.
Making it for the kids? Leave out the onions and bell pepper, if they're not big on those.
For the seasoning, you can substitute a tablespoon of taco seasoning instead of the mixture of spices.
How to Make Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups:
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Here are the Step by Step Instructions for Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels.
Step 1: Into a large bowl, add in the cream cheese and spices and stir to combine.
Step 2: Spread a few tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each flour tortilla.
Step 3: Top with a few slices of turkey breast, then sprinkle with cheese, peppers and onions. Do not overfill or it will be difficult to roll up.
Step 4: Tightly roll up each tortilla with plastic wrap to secure each roll up. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Step 5: Cut off both ends (about 1 to 2 inches) of the turkey roll ups, so it is a perfect log shape.
Step 6: Using a sharp knife, slice every 1.5 inches to create each pinwheel.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Allow the cream cheese to soften on the countertop for at least 30 minutes before starting the recipe. This will make the spices mix in better and it won't rip the tortilla when spreading it on.
- When wrapping the tortillas up, use a bit of the cream cheese spread to seal the inside edge of the tortilla.
- Wrap the plastic wrap as tight as possible to keep the roll ups together.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the tortillas into pinwheels. This will help keep them together without having to press down.
For more easy appetizers, check out these Veggie Nachos, Mini Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese, and Cowboy Caviar.
Recipe FAQs:
Ranch is a simple dipping sauce that you can't go wrong with! Also, try my Avocado Crema, Caesar Dressing without Anchovies, and Chipotle Mayonnaise.
These are a great snack or lunch for high protein with approximately 11 grams per 4 pinwheels.
Storage:
These keep great in the fridge sealed in a container, or even in ziplock bags for up to 3 days.
These Turkey Pinwheels are the best easy lunch idea to pack for the kiddos too!
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Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18-22 roll ups 1x
Description
These Turkey and Cheese Rolls Ups make the perfect school lunch, snack or appetizer idea. They are super easy to make in just 5 minutes and are so yummy. Skip the sandwich and whip up these Turkey Pinwheels instead!
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8-10 slices of deli turkey, sliced thin (I prefer oven roasted)
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Into a large bowl, add in the cream cheese and spices and stir to combine.
- Spread a few tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each flour tortilla.
- Top with a few slices of turkey breast, then sprinkle with cheese, peppers and onions. Do not overfill or it will be difficult to roll up.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla with plastic wrap to secure each roll up. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Cut off both ends (about 1 to 2 inches) of the turkey roll ups, so it is a perfect log shape.
- Using a sharp knife, slice every 1.5 inches to create each pinwheel. *Note: Try not to push down to avoid flattening.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese to soften on the countertop for at least 30 minutes before starting the recipe. This will make the spices mix in better and it won't rip the tortilla when spreading it on.
- When wrapping the tortillas up, use a bit of the cream cheese spread to seal the inside edge of the tortilla.
- Wrap the plastic wrap as tight as possible to keep the roll ups together.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the roll ups into pinwheels. This will help keep them together without having to press down.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Refrigeration Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: american
Keywords: Turkey Roll Ups, Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups, Turkey Pinwheels
Lisa
Perfect for the kiddos! They loved this one.
★★★★★
Tara Smithson
Totally agree! My kids do too. Thanks for the review!