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Pinwheel Sandwiches

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Learn How to Make Pinwheels for your appetizer trays following this easy pinwheel sandwich recipe! Simply mix, roll and slice.

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Learn How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches following my easy pinwheel recipes! Simply put everything together, roll and slice. These three pinwheel sandwiches are the ultimate finger food for any occasion!

three kinds of pinwheel sandwiches on a white plate
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Sandwich Pinwheels

Everyone loves pinwheel sandwiches! These tasty stuffed spiral sandwiches make the perfect fun appetizer or snack and come together quickly and easily for any occasion.

Tortilla pinwheels are excellent for entertaining any crowd and are endlessly customizable. This is the type of recipe where if I bring it to a party or serve it to guests, I get asked over and over again how I made it or to bring it again to the next party.

chicken bacon ranch pinwheels with toothpicks

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheel Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Dry ranch packet
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded chicken
  • Bacon
  • Large flour tortillas
  • Green onions
ingredients to make chicken bacon pinwheel sandwiches with labels

How to Make Pinwheels

  1. In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and a ranch package. 
    mixing ingredients for chicken bacon ranch pinwheel sandwiches in a bowl
  2. Once combined well, begin to spread evenly on a large flour tortilla. Add shredded chicken to your tortilla, then begin to roll the tortilla tightly. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    rolling chicken bacon pinwheel sandwiches by hand
  3. Cut, serve, and enjoy!
    slicing pinwheel sandwiches with a knife

These are so good dipped in blue cheese dressing!

Jalapeño Popper Pinwheel Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Taco seasoning packet
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded chicken
  • Bacon
  • Jalapeños
  • Large flour tortillas
  • Green pepper
ingredients for jalapeno popper pinwheel sandwiches with labels

How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches

  1. In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, diced jalapenos, diced green pepper, and a taco seasoning package.
    mixing jalapeno popper pinwheel sandwich ingredients in a bowl
  2. Once combined, evenly spread onto a large flour tortilla. Add shredded chicken to your tortilla, then begin to roll the tortilla tightly. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    rolling jalapeno popper pinwheel sandwiches by hand
  3. Cut, serve, and enjoy!
    slicing jalapeno popper sandwiches with a knife
serving box of pinwheel sandwiches

This recipe is one of my favorites to pack for school lunches. See more of my School Lunch Ideas; they're perfect for picky eaters!

Strawberry Cheesecake Pinwheel Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Strawberries
  • Cinnamon
  • Sugar
  • Chocolate granola 
  • Large flour tortillas
ingredients for strawberry cream cheese pinwheel sandwiches with labels

How to Make Dessert Pinwheels

  1. Lay a large flour tortilla on a flat surface, and spread evenly on one side with cream cheese. Add diced strawberries, granola, cinnamon, and sugar on top, then begin to roll the tortilla tightly.
    rolling strawberry cream cheese pinwheel sandwiches by hand
  2. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Cut, serve, and enjoy!
    slicing strawberry pinwheel sandwiches with a knife

Pinwheel Sandwich Recipes Tips

  • Although you can use smaller tortillas, I recommend using large burrito-sized tortillas.
  • These pinwheels need time to chill or they won't hold together well. I recommend chilling for at least an hour before slicing and serving.
strawberry cream cheese pinwheel sandwiches on a plate with drizzled honey

Pinwheel Sandwich Recipes FAQs

Can you make pinwheels the day before?

Yes, you can absolutely make pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance! Simply slice right before serving.

How do you make pinwheels not soggy?

The best way to make sure your pinwheel sandwiches do not get soggy is to create a barrier between any wet ingredients in the sandwiches and the tortilla. For example, if you're making pinwheel sandwiches with tomatoes, make sure the tomatoes are wrapped between the other ingredients like meat and cheese, and not touching the tortilla itself.

plate of jalapeno popper pinwheel sandwiches with dips in bowls

Storing Pinwheel Sandwiches

If you have any leftover pinwheels, simply store them in an and place them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Any longer and your tortilla will get soft from the moisture of the filling.

Easy Sandwich Recipes

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serving box of pinwheel sandwiches

Pinwheel Sandwiches 3 ways

Recipe Author: Isabel, AKA Family FoodieIsabel Laessig
Learn How to Make Pinwheels for your appetizer trays following this easy pinwheel sandwich recipe! Simply mix, roll and slice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 11 sandwiches per large tortilla
Calories 221 kcal

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Ingredients  

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • ½ packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cooked bacon - chopped
  • 1 green onion - chopped
  • 4 large flour tortillas - I used sun-dried tomato tortillas

Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels

  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • ½ packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • ½ cup cooked bacon - chopped
  • 4 medium jalapeños - diced
  • 1 medium green pepper - diced
  • 4 large flour tortillas - I used spinach tortillas

Strawberry Cheesecake Pinwheels

  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • 1 cup strawberries - diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅓ cup chocolate granola
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheel

  • In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and a ranch package.
    8 oz cream cheese,½ packet ranch seasoning,1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,1 cup cooked bacon,1 green onion
    mixing ingredients for chicken bacon ranch pinwheel sandwiches in a bowl
  • Once combined well, begin to spread evenly on a large flour tortilla. Add shredded chicken to your tortilla, then begin to roll the tortilla tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    1 cup shredded chicken,4 large flour tortillas
    rolling chicken bacon pinwheel sandwiches by hand
  • Cut, serve and enjoy!
    slicing pinwheel sandwiches with a knife

Jalapeño Popper Pinwheel

  • In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, diced jalapenos, diced green pepper, and a taco seasoning package.
    8 oz cream cheese,½ packet taco seasoning,½ cup shredded cheddar cheese,½ cup cooked bacon,4 medium jalapeños,1 medium green pepper
    mixing jalapeno popper pinwheel sandwich ingredients in a bowl
  • Once combined, evenly spread onto a large flour tortilla. Add shredded chicken to your tortilla, then begin to roll the tortilla tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    1 cup shredded chicken,4 large flour tortillas
    rolling jalapeno popper pinwheel sandwiches by hand
  • Cut, serve and enjoy!
    slicing jalapeno popper sandwiches with a knife

Strawberry Cheesecake Pinwheel

  • Lay a large flour tortilla on a flat surface, and spread evenly on one side with cream cheese. Add diced strawberries, granola, cinnamon, and sugar on top. Begin to roll the tortilla tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    1 cup strawberries,1 teaspoon cinnamon,1 teaspoon sugar,⅓ cup chocolate granola,4 large flour tortillas,8 oz cream cheese
    rolling strawberry cream cheese pinwheel sandwiches by hand
  • Cut, serve and enjoy!
    slicing strawberry pinwheel sandwiches with a knife
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4.75 from 4 votes

Notes

  • I recommend using large burrito-sized tortillas, you can use smaller ones if you'd like though.
  • These pinwheels need time to chill or they won't hold together well. I recommend chilling for at least an hour before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition is for chicken bacon ranch pinwheel sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken bacon ranch pinwheel sandwichCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
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Isabel, AKA Family Foodie

About Isabel Laessig

Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Sunday Supper Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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