Description
Smoked Turkey Pinwheels with fresh Herb Cream Cheese are a delightful and versatile dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavor and easy to make, these pinwheels feature a creamy herb-infused spread paired with layers of smoked turkey and fresh spinach. Ideal for quick snacks, light lunches, or festive gatherings, they cater to all tastes and preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 scallions – green portion only (sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 large flour tortilla (regular or gluten-free)
- 3 slices smoked turkey
- ¼ cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1–2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend softened Neufchatel cheese, chopped basil, scallions, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Microwave the tortilla for 15 seconds covered with a damp paper towel to soften.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla.
- Layer spinach leaves, smoked turkey slices, and grated cheese on top.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and slice into pinwheels.
- Secure with toothpicks if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg