Pepperoni Pinwheels That Party Hard

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Looking for a tasty party snack that’s easy to make and always a hit?

These Pepperoni Pinwheels are the perfect finger food for your next BBQ, game day tailgate, birthday bash, or picnic in the park.

They’re creamy, cheesy, a little zesty—and totally delicious!

Just slice and serve for a fun, crowd-pleasing dish your guests will love.

 

A picture of sliced italian pinwheel sandwiches on a cutting board.

 

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 20 min
Chill time: 1 hour
Serves: 6

 

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tbsp. roasted red peppers, chopped small
  • 2-3 tbsp. banana peppers, chopped small
  • 3 large burrito tortillas
  • 8 ounces salami
  • 36 pepperoni slices
  • 9 slices of provolone cheese
  • 3 romaine lettuce leaves

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

1 – In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and peppers into a spread.

 

A picture of softened cream cheese, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and chopped roasted red peppers mixed together in a glass bowl.

 

2 – Lay out the tortillas and divide the spread mixture evenly between them. Spread the mixture out evenly over the tortillas.

 

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3 – For best results leave about 1 inch of tortilla without the spread around the edge.

4 – Add the romaine lettuce leaf, followed by 3 slices of cheese onto each tortilla.

 

A picture of a flour tortilla topped with a cream cheese mixture and a romaine lettuce leaf.

 

A picture of a flour tortilla topped with a cream cheese mixture, romaine lettuce leaf, and three slices of provolone cheese..

 

5 – Add 12 pepperoni slices to each.

 

A picture of a flour tortilla topped with a cream cheese mixture, romaine lettuce leaf, provolone cheese, and twelve slices of pepperoni.

 

6 – Divide the salami among the tortillas, covering them with a layer of slices.

 

A picture of a flour tortilla topped with a cream cheese mixture, romaine lettuce leaf, provolone cheese, slices of pepperoni, and slices of salami.

 

7 – Carefully roll the tortillas up.

 

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8 – Refrigerate for 1 hour. To help the tortillas stay together, you can secure them with tooth picks.

9 – Slice into 2-inch rounds and serve cold. Enjoy!

 

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Pro Tips for Success:

  • Use flavored wraps like sun-dried tomato or spinach tortillas to boost color and flavor.

  • Swap out the meats for turkey or veggie deli slices to fit different diets.

  • Add a little heat by mixing crushed red pepper flakes into the cream cheese spread.

  • Cut with a serrated knife for clean, pretty pinwheel slices.

  • Serve with dips like ranch or marinara for extra flavor and fun.

 

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Whether it’s game day, a backyard BBQ, or just a weekend get-together, these Party-Perfect Pepperoni Pinwheels are a fast favorite.

They’re full of bold flavors and super easy to make ahead.

Keep this fun recipe on hand—you’ll be the star of every party!

 

A picture of sliced italian pinwheel sandwiches on a cutting board.

Pepperoni Pinwheels

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tbsp. roasted red peppers, chopped small
  • 2-3 tbsp. banana peppers, chopped small
  • 3 large burrito tortillas
  • 8 ounces salami
  • 36 pepperoni slices
  • 9 slices of provolone cheese
  • 3 romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and peppers into a spread.

    2. Lay out the tortillas, and divide the spread mixture evenly between them, then spread that mixture out evenly over the tortillas.

    3. For best results leave about 1 inch of tortilla without the spread around the edge.

    4. Add the romaine lettuce leaf, followed by 3 slices of cheese onto each tortilla.

    5. Add 12 pepperoni slices to each.

    6. Divide the salami among the tortillas, covering them with a layer of slices.

    7. Carefully roll the tortillas up.

    8. Refrigerate for 1 hour. To help the tortillas stay together, you can secure them with tooth picks.

    9. Slice into 2-inch rounds and serve cold. Enjoy!

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