Roast Beef Pinwheels: Easy, Elegant Appetizers
These savory pinwheels combine tender roast beef, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies in a perfectly rolled bite—ideal for parties, lunches, or snacks!
Ingredients
✔ 4 large flour tortillas (or spinach/herb wraps for color)
✔ 8 oz cream cheese, softened
✔ 1 tbsp horseradish sauce (or Dijon mustard)
✔ 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
✔ ½ tsp garlic powder
✔ 8 oz thinly sliced roast beef (deli-style or leftover)
✔ 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
✔ ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Swiss/provolone)
✔ ¼ cup roasted red peppers, sliced (optional)
✔ 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
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Prep the Spread:
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Mix cream cheese, horseradish, Worcestershire, and garlic powder until smooth.
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Assemble:
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Spread 2 tbsp cream cheese mix evenly over each tortilla.
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Layer roast beef, spinach, cheese, red peppers, and green onions.
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Press gently to adhere.
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Roll Tightly:
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Fold in the sides slightly, then roll from the bottom up (like a burrito).
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Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30+ minutes (helps them hold shape).
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Slice & Serve:
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Unwrap and cut into 1-inch pinwheels with a sharp knife.
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Secure with toothpicks if needed.
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Tips for Success
🔪 Slice cleanly: Use a serrated knife and wipe it between cuts.
🌿 Substitutions: Swap roast beef for turkey or ham, or add pickles for tang.
🚀 Make ahead: Store rolled logs in the fridge overnight before slicing.
Serving Ideas
🍽 Party tray: Arrange with olives and grapes.
🥗 Lunchbox add-on: Pair with soup or salad.
🍷 Pair with: Zinfandel or sparkling water with lemon.
These pinwheels disappear fast—will you try them? 😋 #EasyAppetizers #PartyFood
