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Easy Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels

These simple pinwheels are a favorite for school lunches because they are easy to eat and fun to pack.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 4, 2026
Easy Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
2

Packing lunches for kids can be a bit of a challenge, but these pinwheels make the process much smoother. They are bite sized, packed with protein, and hold up perfectly in a lunchbox until it is time to eat.

You can easily customize these by swapping the turkey for ham or adding a thin layer of spinach for a bit of extra color. Just make sure to roll them tightly so they stay together when you slice them into little rounds.

Ingredients

  • 2 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 4 slices deli turkey breast
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lay the tortillas flat on a clean cutting board or plate.

  2. 2

    Spread two tablespoons of cream cheese evenly over each tortilla, reaching close to the edges.

  3. 3

    Place two slices of turkey and two slices of cheddar cheese on each tortilla.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle a bit of shredded lettuce over the top of the cheese.

  5. 5

    Roll each tortilla up tightly into a firm log shape.

  6. 6

    Use a serrated knife to slice each log into one inch thick pinwheels.

  7. 7

    Pack them into a container and keep chilled until ready to serve.

💡 Tips

To keep these from getting soggy, pack the pinwheels in a sealed container with an ice pack. You can prep these the night before and keep them in the fridge, which makes your busy morning much faster.

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