These spicy turkey and cranberry pinwheels are an appetizer that combines the flavors of creamy, spicy turkey filling with tangy cranberry sauce all rolled up in a soft tortilla. It's a perfect bite-sized treat that is great for parties or as a quick snack. The spiciness of the turkey filling, the sweetness of the cranberry sauce, and the softness of the tortilla create a wonderful flavor and texture combination. They are also incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. These pinwheels are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 pound sliced smoked turkey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla.
- Layer the sliced turkey evenly over the cream cheese mixture on each tortilla.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the turkey.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the cranberry sauce.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Remove the plastic wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cranberries are a native fruit of North America and were first used by Native Americans for their medicinal properties.
Turkey is a traditional American meat often consumed during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Pinwheels are called so because of their spiral shape, resembling a spinning pinwheel toy.