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Ultimate Make-Ahead Italian Sub Pinwheels with Herbed Cream Cheese

Stack of delicious italian pinwheels made with salami and cream cheese filling, garnished with herbs.
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Make these easy Italian pinwheels using classic deli meats, cheese, and a zesty cream cheese spread. They are perfect party finger food that you can prepare in advance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini peppers (drained)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced salami
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded lettuce (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix until smooth.
  2. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, and fresh basil into the cream cheese mixture. This is your zesty spread.
  3. Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving a small border on the edges.
  4. Layer one-quarter of the provolone cheese over the spread.
  5. Layer one-quarter each of the ham, salami, and pepperoni evenly over the cheese. If using lettuce, sprinkle a thin layer over the meat.
  6. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a compact log. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap.
  7. Repeat the process with the remaining three tortillas and fillings.
  8. Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow them to firm up. This step is key for clean slicing.
  9. When ready to serve, unwrap the logs and use a sharp knife to slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
  10. Arrange the Italian pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality deli meats.
  • If you are making these for a lunchbox, slice them just before packing to prevent the tortilla from getting soggy.
  • You can substitute the cream cheese spread with softened goat cheese mixed with pesto for a different flavor profile.

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