Make Ahead Turkey Club Pinwheels are one of those easy recipes you’ll come back to again and again. They’re packed with classic club sandwich flavors, rolled into bite-sized pieces that are perfect for sharing.
These are especially great when you need something you can prep ahead of time. They hold up well in the fridge, slice cleanly, and look great on a platter. Whether it’s a party, lunch spread, or quick snack, they make things simple without sacrificing flavor.
Helpful Tips
- Don’t overfill the tortillas: It’s tempting to pile everything on, but keeping the layers even helps you get tight, clean rolls that slice nicely.
- Chill before slicing: This step makes a big difference. The tortillas firm up, so the pinwheels hold their shape when cut.
- Use a serrated knife: A gentle sawing motion keeps the layers intact and prevents squishing the rolls.
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Make Ahead Turkey Club Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas burrito size or larger
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 slices deli turkey
- 3 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tomato cut into 6 thin slices
- 4 leaves butter lettuce rinsed and dried
Instructions
- Lay out the tortillas on a work surface. Spread the mayonnaise evenly on the 2 tortillas. Leave a 1” space along the top of the tortillas where you put no toppings. Arrange the provolone cheese and turkey on each tortilla. Lay the tomato slices and bacon down the center of the tortillas, then top with the lettuce.
- Roll the tortillas tightly toward the edge with no toppings.
- Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and twist the ends. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. This makes a great make-ahead appetizer because it can be stored in the fridge for a day or two, or in the freezer for up to a month, before cutting.
- Place toothpicks every 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch down the top of the rolls. Using a serrated knife, cut the tortilla into slices, between the toothpicks, about 10 pieces.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a platter for serving, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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