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Easy 5-Ingredient Pinwheel Sandwiches for School Lunches

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Simple, quick, and kid-approved pinwheel sandwiches made with just five ingredients, perfect for school lunches and snacks.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free as preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2–3 slices smoked turkey or deli ham
  • 10–12 fresh baby spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup (28g) shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes or microwave for 10 seconds.
  2. Place one large flour tortilla flat on a clean cutting board.
  3. Spread about 2 tablespoons (30g) of softened cream cheese evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Lay 2-3 slices of smoked turkey or ham evenly over the cream cheese layer, ensuring they don’t overlap too thickly.
  5. Place a handful (about 10-12) baby spinach leaves over the meat.
  6. Sprinkle about ¼ cup (28g) of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the spinach.
  7. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly but gently, keeping the filling snug inside.
  8. Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  9. Remove the plastic wrap and use a sharp serrated knife to cut the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices, yielding about 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla.
  10. Arrange the pinwheels in lunchboxes or on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Warm tortillas slightly in the microwave for 5-10 seconds if cracking occurs. Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading. Refrigerate rolled tortillas before slicing to keep shape and make cutting easier. Use a serrated knife to avoid squashing the pinwheels. Can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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