Party-Perfect Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches

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Looking for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s easy to make and totally delicious? These Italian pinwheel sandwiches are the life of the party!

Packed with bold deli meats, creamy herb spread, and fresh veggies, they’re perfect for game day, backyard BBQs, tailgating with friends, or even your next girls’ night in.

No cooking needed — just roll, slice, and serve!

These pinwheels make the perfect finger food for any celebration.

Whether you’re serving them up at a summer picnic or laying them out for your Super Bowl spread, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.

 

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Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Assembly time: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients:

  • 15 slices salami
  • 15  slices spiced pepperoni
  • 6  slices smoked roast beef
  • 8  slices provolone cheese
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 4 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4th thinly sliced red onion
  • 3-4 large flour tortillas

 

Cream cheese spread:

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp basil
  • 2/1   tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. Lime juice

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Mix the cream cheese together with oregano, basil, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.

 

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2 – Spread 2 tbsp. of cream cheese mix over 1 tortilla.

 

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3 – Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the tortilla.

 

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4 – Sprinkle a handful of sliced red onions.

 

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5 – Spread 4 slices of tomato onto the tortilla without overlapping.

 

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6 – Arrange 2 slices of smoked roast beef.

 

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7 – Arrange 5-6 pieces of salami onto the tortilla.

 

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8 – Arrange about 6-9  slices of pepperoni.

 

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9 – Place 3 slices of provolone cheese on top.

 

A picture of three slices of provolone cheese on top of a tortilla with seasoned cream cheese, lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, roast beef, salami, and pepperoni.

 

10 – Roll the tortilla tightly.

 

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11 – Cut into slices about 2 inches thick.

 

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12 – Seal sandwiches with a toothpick to prevent them from unrolling.

 

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13 – Serve your delicious pinwheel sandwiches and enjoy!

 

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Pro Tips for Success:

  • Chill before slicing: Pop your rolled tortillas in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before cutting. This helps them hold their shape and slice cleanly.

  • Use a serrated knife: A bread knife makes cleaner cuts and keeps the layers from smushing together.

  • Switch up the meats: Not a fan of roast beef? Try turkey or ham instead—super easy to customize!

  • Build them together: Construct the sandwiches simultaneously assembly-line style to save time and effort.

 

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Let’s Wrap It Up!

These Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches are quick to make, fun to eat, and full of flavor.

They’re perfect for BBQs, parties, picnics, or any casual get-together with friends and family.

With just a few simple tweaks, you can make them your own and keep everyone coming back for more!

 

A picture of a set of italian pinwheel sandwiches on a white serving platter.

Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches

Yield: Serves 8
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 slices salami
  • 15  slices spiced pepperoni
  • 6  slices smoked roast beef
  • 8  slices provolone cheese
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 4 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4th thinly sliced red onion
  • 3-4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp basil
  • 2/1   tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. Lime juice

Instructions

    1. Mix the cream cheese together with oregano, basil, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.

    2. Spread 2 tbsp. of cream cheese mix over 1 tortilla.

    3. Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the tortilla.

    4. Sprinkle a handful of sliced red onions.

    5. Spread 4 slices of tomato onto the tortilla without overlapping.

    6. Arrange 2 slices of smoked roast beef.

    7. Arrange 5-6 pieces of salami onto the tortilla.

    8. Arrange about 6-9  slices of pepperoni.

    9. Place 3 slices of provolone cheese on top.

    10. Roll the tortilla tightly.

    11. Cut into slices about 2 inches thick.

    12. Seal sandwiches with a toothpick to prevent them from unrolling.

    13. Serve your delicious pinwheel sandwiches and enjoy!

 

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