Easy Turkey and Cheese Pinwheel Lunchbox Wraps
A quick and easy 5-minute lunchbox wrap featuring thin tortillas spread with cream cheese, layered with sliced turkey and shredded cheddar, then rolled, chilled, and sliced into festive pinwheels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8-inch flour tortillas (thin, flexible)
- 8–10 slices roasted turkey breast
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp butter, softened (optional)
- Fresh chives or dried dill (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or microwaving in short bursts until pliable.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean cutting board.
- Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese (about 1/8 inch thick) over the tortilla, leaving a small border at the edge.
- Layer turkey slices over the cream cheese, overlapping slightly to ensure full coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the turkey.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge, tucking in fillings as you go.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to firm up.
- Remove plastic wrap and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
Notes
Ensure tortillas are at room temperature to prevent cracking. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts. For a gluten-free version, use rice-based or almond flour tortillas. Pinwheels can be frozen for up to 1 month if wrapped tightly in plastic and foil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 pinwheels per se
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4.5
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