Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups
These turkey and cheese roll ups are an easy snack or lunch option. With a combination of savory turkey and cream cheese, this recipe delivers on both flavor and convenience. These handheld delights are perfect for busy weekdays, school lunches, or even as a quick party appetizer.
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One of the things I love most about these delicious turkey and cheese pinwheels is the quick preparation. All you need is 6 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time. They are beyond easy to make and a crowd favorite. You can prepare these pinwheels ahead of time and pull them out in time for game day, lunch, or a party appetizer.
I prepared these roll ups for a Christmas party and they were gobbled up quickly. I prepared them in the morning and placed the roll ups on a serving platter. I covered the platter with plastic wrap and pulled them out right when the party began. The leftovers stored well until the next day and they were enjoyed for lunch!
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: you want a large or burrito sized tortilla.
- Cream cheese: This provides the soft, spreadable cheese that helps the roll up stick together.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: This is my favorite for the recipe, but you can easily swap it for your favorite shredded cheese.
- Turkey deli meat: Adds a bit of protein. You can easily swap for sliced ham.
- Garlic powder: The perfect flavor.
- Onion powder: I always have these spices on hand and they are so tasty in this recipe.
How to make turkey and cheese roll ups
Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder together
Place a layer of the cream cheese mixture. Then a layer of turkey deli meat. Followed by another layer of cream cheese mixture
Roll them up! Cover in plastic wrap and into the fridge they go for 2 hours.
Slice and ENJOY!
Why you will love this recipe
Convenience: A true “easy” recipe right here. It is quick prepare, but yet so flavorful and delicious.
Versatile: You can serve these at a party, on game day, or on the go lunch.
Make ahead: Prep these ahead of time and pull out of the fridge when ready to eat.
Substitutions and Variations
Flour Tortilla: You can omit the flour tortilla and simply do a “turkey roll up.” Cover a piece of turkey with the cream cheese spread instead.
Turkey: Swap for ham!
Vegetarian: Omit the turkey and chop up bell peppers and broccoli into small pieces. Sprinkle on top of cream cheese mixture then roll them up!
Add some spice: Add in chopped jalapeño or some chili seasoning
Bacon lovers: Throw in some bacon bits!
Pickle flavored: Add a teaspoon of pickle juice to the cream cheese mixture. Chop up some dill pickles to sprinkle on top of the cream cheese mixture.
What to serve roll ups with
These roll ups are so versatile. You can pack them in a lunch for work or school.
You can also serve them as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce (Think salsa, ranch, or honey mustard).
You can serve them alongside these other delicious appetizers:
Homemade Chex Mix (Oven Baked and without Nuts)
Equipment needed
Cutting board and knife
How to store
Store the roll ups in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve!
Tips for Success
Don’t skip putting them in the fridge! Letting them sit in the fridge helps the roll ups to set and not unravel.
Make sure your cream cheese is slightly softened so it easier to mix with the ingredients and spread onto the tortillas.
Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 flour tortillas burrito sized
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8- 12 slices turkey deli meat
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture to the entire tortilla.
- On top of the cream cheese mixture, spread out 2- 4 pieces of deli turkey meat (this is dependent on the size of the sliced turkey).
- Add another thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of the turkey. This will allow the tortilla to stick to the cream cheese and stay rolled up.
- Starting at the edge of the tortilla, roll the tortilla up.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and and place in fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Remove plastic wrap, slice and serve!
