Pinwheel Sandwiches are easy to make, versatile and make the perfect snack food, lunch or even dinner. You can easily make these mozzarella pinwheels, sun dried tomato pinwheels and artichoke pinwheels at home. These would be perfect to serve for the Super Bowl as game day snacks!
What is the meaning of pinwheel sandwich?
Pinwheel sandwiches are a sandwiches made from a tortilla or sandwich bread, filled with a variety of ingredients and rolled up and then sliced.
How to make pinwheel sandwiches
Making a pinwheel sandwich couldn’t be easier. Make yours in simple steps!
- Step 1 – Select the exterior (a soft tortilla or sandwich bread works best).
- Step 2 – Prep the ingredients you want to put inside.
- Step 3 – Roll everything into a “pinwheel”, making sure not to roll too tightly that it breaks but tightly enough that it doesn’t fall apart.
- Step 4 – Slice the role width wise.
Soft tortillas
Soft tortillas are the classic container for pinwheel sandwiches. For a fun twist, you could even use homemade sourdough naan.
Bread
It has recently become popular to make pinwheel sandwiches with sandwich bread. This is an option for your pinwheel sandwiches too!
Lettuce
Some people prefer to make these little sandwiches totally gluten free by using lettuce to wrap the inner ingredients, rather than a pita or sandwich bread.
Ingredients
Here’s where you can et creative!
You can basically add any and all ingredients that you love. In the recipe card below, we added the recipes for mozzarella and red pepper pinwheels, sun dried tomato pinwheels and artichoke pinwheels.
Pinwheel Recipes
Mozzarella Pinwheels with Red Peppers
Recipe below!
You will love the combination of mozzarella and marinated red pepper in a soft tortilla in these simple pinwheel sandwiches. You could even add some honey mustard in their for some extra spice too!
Marinated Artichoke Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
Recipe below!
Marinated artichokes and cream cheese are such a tasty combination.
Cream Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Pinwheels
Recipe below!
The combination of cream cheese, sun dried tomato and parmesan is a delight for the senses!
More Pinwheel Ideas
Vegetarian Pinwheel Sandwiches
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels (Dinner at the Zoo)
These pinwheel sandwiches are loaded with raw veggies, whipped cream cheese and dry ranch powder. Keep it vegetarian or add shredded chicken to make a more filling option.
Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches
Italian Deli Pinwheel Sandwiches (Pure Wow)
Deli meat, check. Dijon mustard, check. Provolone cheese, check. If you are craving some meaty goodness, these Italian pinwheel sandwiches are for you!
Spicy Italian Pinwheels (I Wash You Dry)
Spicy pepperoni, roasted red peppers and cream cheese come together inside a seasoned tortilla to make these amazingly delicious spicy Italian pinwheels.
Pinwheel Sandwiches with Bread
Rolled Tea Sandwiches (The Wine Lover’s Kitchen)
If you are looking for a tasty pinwheel sandwich recipe with bread instead of tortillas, these rolled tea sandwiches are for you.
Pizza Pinwheels
Easy Pizza Pinwheels (Carlsbad Cravings)
Looking for a fun twist on pizza? You will love these easy pizza pinwheels, which combine pizza dough, marinara sauce, spices, mozzarella, parmesan and pepperoni.
Pizza Puff Pinwheels (BBC Good Food)
These puff pastry pizza pinwheel sandwiches made with puff pastry, aged cheddar and ham are yummy too!
FAQs
Can you make pinwheel sandwiches the night before?
It depends what ingredients you are using. You could make the 3 recipes shared in the recipe card below the night before, just make sure you drain ingredients properly to keep the sandwiches from getting soggy.
How long can you keep pinwheel sandwiches from getting soggy?
Again, it depends what the ingredients are.
How long will pinwheels keep in the fridge?
Will depend on ingredients, but I would say a max of one to two days.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Enjoy these simple and delicious mozzarella pinwheels, sun dried tomato pinwheels and artichoke pinwheels for lunch, dinner or as snacks for the super bowl or your next dinner party!
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Pinwheel Sandwiches
Description
3 of our favorite pinwheel sandwiches! You can easily make these mozzarella pinwheels, sun dried tomato pinwheels and artichoke pinwheels at home.
Ingredients
For the mozzarella pinwheels
- 1 soft tortilla
- 1/4 cup of cream cheese
- 1 ball of mozzarella (sliced)
- 1 marinated red pepper (sliced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil
- Optional : honey mustard
For the sun dried tomato pinwheels
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of Parmesan
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 8 sundried tomatoes
- 1 soft tortilla
For the artichoke pinwheels
- 1 soft tortilla
- 5 marinated artichokes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup of cream cheese
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
For the mozzarella pinwheels
- Cover the soft tortilla with cream cheese.
- Add the sliced mozzarella.
- Add the sliced red peppers.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- If adding honey mustard, now is the time to add a dollop.
- Wrap tightly enough to keep everything together, but not so tightly that you break the soft tortilla.
For the sun dried tomato pinwheels
- Cover the soft tortilla with cream cheese.
- Add basil leaves and Parmesan.
- Add sun dried tomatoes.
- Top with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap tightly enough to keep everything together, but not so tightly that you break the soft tortilla.
For the artichoke pinwheels
- Cover the soft tortilla with cream cheese.
- Add the sliced, marinated artichokes.
- Top with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap tightly enough to keep everything together, but not so tightly that you break the soft tortilla.
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