Easy Patriotic Pinwheel Sandwiches Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Party Snacks
Quick and festive pinwheel sandwiches with cream cheese, spinach, and red bell peppers, perfect for summer parties and easy to prepare in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Flour tortillas (10-inch size recommended for easy rolling)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese (Philadelphia preferred)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and patted dry)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh dill or parsley. Mix well until smooth and creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Thinly slice one medium red bell pepper into long strips, wash and dry 1 cup of baby spinach leaves, and optionally shred ½ cup of carrots. Ensure veggie pieces are thin for easy rolling (5-7 minutes prep).
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread about 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Arrange the baby spinach leaves evenly over the cream cheese, then add strips of red bell pepper and shredded carrots if using (about 2 minutes).
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly but gently into a log shape. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Remove the rolled tortilla from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1-inch thick rounds. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish if desired.
Notes
Use softened but not melted cream cheese for easy spreading. Wrap rolls tightly in plastic wrap before chilling to keep layers intact and make slicing easier. Keep veggies dry to avoid soggy tortillas. Slice just before serving for best presentation. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 1-inch pinwheel
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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