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Easy Creamy Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels Recipe with Ranch Dressing

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These Easy Creamy Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels with Ranch are quick, creamy, and savory snacks perfect for parties or last-minute cravings. Soft tortillas are filled with a luscious ranch and cheese spread, layered with turkey, rolled, and sliced into bite-sized spirals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas (about 8-inch diameter)
  • 6 ounces cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 113 grams)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: handful of chopped fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  2. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped green onions. Fold in parsley or dill if using.
  3. Place one flour tortilla flat on a cutting board or countertop.
  4. Spread about 1/4 of the creamy mixture evenly over the tortilla’s surface, covering right up to the edges.
  5. Arrange 1.5 ounces (about 42 grams) of thinly sliced turkey evenly over the cream cheese layer in a single layer.
  6. Starting at one edge, roll the tortilla tightly but gently to avoid squeezing out the filling. Use plastic wrap to help hold the roll if needed.
  7. Optional: Wrap the roll in plastic and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices to make about 8 pinwheels per tortilla.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing to avoid tearing tortillas. Roll tortillas tightly but gently to keep filling inside. Chilling rolls before slicing helps keep pinwheels neat. Use a serrated knife for cleaner slices. Pinwheels taste better after a few hours as flavors meld. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before slicing.

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Keywords: turkey pinwheels, creamy pinwheels, ranch dressing snack, easy party appetizer, turkey and cheese snack

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