23 Pinwheel Sandwich Recipes (2024)

Published: Aug 29, 2019 · Modified: Mar 18, 2023 by Deanne Frieders · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

These easy pinwheel sandwich recipes are awesome alternatives to sandwiches in your packed lunch. Make them as pinwheels or turn them into sandwich wraps.

For my farm friends, try making these as a field meal or tractor friendly dinner idea!

Can I make pinwheels the day before?

My definitive answer is - sometimes. Many of tortilla rollups can be made ahead of time unless they have high moisture vegetables like lettuce leaves or chopped tomatoes.

Making the sandwich wraps with those ingredients may cause them to get soggy.

Can pinwheel sandwiches be frozen?

Y'all know I love freezer meals and luckily, many of these pinwheel appetizers can be make ahead of time, especially the recipes with meat, cheese and cream cheese mixtures.

If they have lettuce, though, those cannot be frozen.

How do you make a perfect wrap?

A few keys tips to make the perfect tortilla wraps. You'll want to tightly roll the tortillas or other wrapper.

I like to wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate in an airtight container so they can firm up in shape before cutting into slices. For a nice presentation you may want to trim the ends (and eat them!)

If you're making these as sandwiches, just be sure to roll tightly.

And remember, these tortilla pinwheel recipes are a great appetizer option or game day snack!

Pinwheel Sandwich Recipes

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are an easy to make and delicious appetizer. Cranberry sauce brings tart sweetness to each bite paired with creamy cream cheese spread throughout. Roll the whole thing up in tortillas and you have the perfect holiday favorite!

Strawberry Chicken Pinwheel Sandwiches - This fun, healthy, and satisfying meal brings together the flavors of summer in a beautiful way!

Turkey Pinwheels with Bacon & Ranch - You can have these crowd-pleasing pinwheels ready with just 5 minutes of prep!

Texas Sushi Pinwheels - Using only eight ingredients, these pinwheels pack a punch of flavor thanks to that smokey, tangy flavor of the Chipotle Tabasco, crisped bacon, and fresh green onions.

Reuben Pinwheels - These Reuben Pinwheels are filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, thousand island dressing, and swiss cheese!

Pizza Pinwheels - Pizza pinwheels are baked and served with a side of pizza sauce for dipping. These ones are filled with pesto sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.

Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels - This recipe needs only a few ingredients: cream cheese, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and large flour tortillas. You can use any lunch meat or leave the meat out completely.

Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels - Love buffalo wings? If you do, you’ll love these! This pinwheel recipe has all the flavors of buffalo wings + blue cheese, but without the mess.

Artichoke Bacon Pinwheels - The cream cheese mixture in this pinwheel recipe is topped with chopped artichoke hearts and bacon.

Christmas Pinwheels - These may be called Christmas pinwheels, but they’ll be great any time of year! The pesto and sun-dried tomatoes just make them extra-festive for the holidays.

Turkey and Hummus Pinwheels - The kids can help make these simple pinwheels with slices of turkey and pack them in their lunch box. Switch up the cheeses and hummus for a bigger variety.

Clean-Eating Tuna Pinwheels - Keep it simple with these pinwheels. The tuna gives everyone a good dose of protein to get you through the day.

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels - Looking for a great alternative to a ham and cheese sandwich? These pinwheels have a nice cream cheese taste and buttery dough.

Easy Bacon Pinwheels with Cheddar - These quick puff pastry bites with bacon & cheese are hard to resist! They're ready to pop in the oven in less than 5 minutes!

BLT Pinwheels - Switch up your normal BLT with these BLT pinwheels!

Mexican Pinwheel Sandwich Recipes

Taco Pinwheels - Tacos are always a good idea! These pinwheels are filled with a taco seasoned cream cheese mixture and spicy flavors.

Southwest Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels - These pretty Southwest Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels are made ahead of time and are stored in the fridge. Just slice them up when you need them.

Vegetarian Taco Pinwheels - Taco pinwheels are made with refried beans, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and sour cream. This delicious recipe can be made ahead of time, perfect for an easy lunch.

Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels - These Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels are a great vegetarian snack. They’re quick to throw together and packed with flavor.

Vegetarian Pinwheel Sandwiches

Hummus Pinwheels with Spinach and Feta - These delicious pinwheels are bursting with bold Mediterranean flavor and baby spinach leaves. Use your favorite flavor of hummus and customize your fillings however you like.

PB&J Pinwheel Sandwich Kabobs - Classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are reinvented as easy roll-ups, then skewered together with gorgeous fresh fruit. A creative school lunch box recipe they’ll love (with allergy-friendly, nut-free suggestions, too)!

Veggie Pinwheels with Greek Yogurt Dill Dip - These are perfect for the lunch box! They have cream cheese and a vegetable filling spread on a tortilla and then topped with cheese.

Vegetable Pinwheel Sandwiches - These bite-size finger foods are full of nutritious carrots, cabbage and red bell peppers. They are so easy to make, they are perfect for lunch or a healthy snack.

Olive and Cream Cheese Pinwheels - These lovely little bites are super easy to make. They can be made the night before.

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There's a pinwheel sandwich recipe here for everyone! Whether you wrap yours in a flour tortilla, low carb wrap, or green leaf lettuce, they're positively delicious!

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