22 Perfect Pinwheel Recipes - Noshing With the Nolands (2024)

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Who doesn’t love a great pinwheel recipe?! They are so versatile, taking you from lunchbox to entertaining. I have loved making them this summer for picnics also. This is when I thought maybe you would like to see a bunch of pinwheel recipes together in a roundup. So I have brought to you 22 Perfect Pinwheel Recipes.

The majority are savory as that is mainly what we are after in a pinwheel but we threw in two sweet ones for good measure too. I also have baked pinwheels and cold pinwheel recipes for you, lots to choose from.

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Enjoy this roundup! Come back and tell me which ones you have loved making or what you like making at home too. More the merrier when it comes to recipes. I hope you enjoy these for the holiday season too. They are fast to pull together and a great make-ahead dish. Enjoy!!

SAVORY PINWHEELS – BAKED

There is nothing like a savory, crispy, warm pinwheel coming hot out of the oven to entice a crowd. These easy pinwheel recipes will be a show stopper at your next gathering.

Most can be made ahead of time and then popped into the oven when the gang arrives. Think of these for the holiday season! All of them will get you rave reviews and have people coming back for more. Some have a lovely dipping sauce which is also a delicious addition.

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Cheesy Pizza Wheels by Noshing With The Nolands

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Pesto Pinwheels by Manu’s Menu

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Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels with Cheddar by Julie’s Eats and Treats

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Zesty Sausage and Spinach Ranch Rolls by Miss in the Kitchen

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Spinach Feta Pinwheels by That Skinny Chick Can Bake

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Cheesy Sausage Pinwheels by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

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Easy Bacon Ham Cheese Rolls by Peas and Peonies

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Delicious Sausage Pinwheelsby Noshing With The Nolands

SAVORY PINWHEELS – COLD

Cold pinwheel recipes are another great make ahead dish to serve company. They can be very festive looking or work perfectly for a picnic or lunchbox. People love them as they are not messy to eat and are easy to gobble down with drink in hand. Kids love them as much as adults do so they are a well-rounded appetizer to serve at a party.

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Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels by Noshing With The Nolands

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Pomegranate and Feta Pinwheels by Melanie Makes

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Cranberry Feta Pinwheels by Spend with Pennies

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Smoked Salmon Roulade by Wholesome Yum

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Turkey Strawberry Pinwheels with Pistachio Pesto by Nosh and Nourish

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Easy Salsa Roll Up Recipe by Finding Zest

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Greek Tortilla Pinwheels by Scrummy Lane

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Herbed Chevre, Spinach and Smoked Salmon Pinwheels {Gluten Free} by Downshiftology

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels by Home Cooking Memories

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Mexican Pinwheels by Spend with Pennies

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Turkey Hummus Pinwheels by Unsophisticook

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Southwestern Cream Cheese Tortilla Rollups by Rachel Cooks

SWEET PINWHEELS

Have you tried a sweet pinwheel before? These both look delicious and would be wonderful on a buffet in the dessert section for just that little something sweet to satisfy!

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Vegan Healthy Pumpkin Pie Pinwheel Bites by Food Faith Fitness

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Vegan Cinnamon Roll Pinwheel Bites Recipe byFood Faith Fitness

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  1. Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures says

    Love this collection! Pinwheels are the perfect finger food. Thanks for including Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

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  2. Amy Desrosiers says

    All of these pin wheels look so savory and tasty. I love anything with cheese!

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  3. Hali says

    These are such great ideas, looks pretty too! Perfect for on the go and packed lunches. 🙂

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  4. Crystal says

    I’ve had the same friends since high school. I love our years together, but the trouble is they’ve tried all of my recipes. Need to make some of your perfect pinwheel recipes for our next get together.

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  5. Shelley R Zurek says

    Oh Wow, I soooo pinned this. I especially want to make Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels with Cheddar

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  6. Dawn Lopez says

    There are so many great choices for pinwheel recipes here that I think I’ll find one for any occasion. I think the Pesto Pinwheels sounds great!

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  7. Stacie says

    Pinwheels are a great way to change things up for lunch. There are so many yummy ones too.

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  8. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

    Funny because I was really looking for something like this for the kids school lunches next week! Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to try every single one of these.

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  9. Chelley Martinka says

    All the best Fall foods!! I can’t wait to make these for our Football parties!

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  10. Liz Mays says

    So many of these sound amazing. I’m definitely into those Pesto Pinwheels. That sounds super good right now.

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  11. Connie says

    These are great. Can’t wait to give some of these a try. My kids will love these.

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  12. Jeanette says

    This is a perfect idea to do for my kiddos lunch or appetizers at a football game day. That pizza one looks really really good.

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22 Perfect Pinwheel Recipes - Noshing With the Nolands (2024)

FAQs

How do you assemble pinwheel sandwiches? ›

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Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top and spread into a thin layer, coating the entire tortilla. Layer on the sliced cheese, deli meat, and spinach. Place it toward the bottom 1/3 of the tortilla (not the center). Roll up the tortilla and slice into pinwheels.

What is the meaning of a pinwheel? ›

pinwheel in American English

1. a small wheel with variously colored vanes of paper, plastic, etc., pinned to a stick so as to revolve in the wind. 2. a fireworks device that revolves and throws off colored lights when set off. verb intransitive.

How do you keep pinwheels from drying out? ›

Try to make the rolls as tightly as you can to prevent the pinwheels from falling apart when sliced. How do you keep pinwheels from drying out? If not being served immediately, cover with plastic wrap or keep in an air tight container to prevent the tortilla from getting dry.

How do you roll dough into a pinwheel? ›

Stack one dough on top of the other. The bottom layer of dough will be the outside of the pinwheel. Working along the longest edge of the doughs, roll the dough into a tight pinwheel. Take your time to avoid gaps in between the rolls.

What is the most efficient pinwheel? ›

It is possible that the four blade pinwheel is the best at producing energy, because its blades have the biggest surface area. Since this number of blades on pinwheels produces the most energy, they may be a very efficient way to make energy using wind turbines.

What country are pinwheels from? ›

Pinwheels have been around for a very long time. The first documented history of a “whirligig” was in China in 400 B.C. The pinwheel is significant in Chinese culture where its symbolism is “to turn ones luck around”. It is especially used at Chinese New Year celebrations for good luck and fortune.

What is a pinwheel called in the UK? ›

Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): windmill, whirligig.

How are you going to arrange the pinwheel sandwich on the platter? ›

Pinwheel sandwiches are a perfect party food. Because they look great as a finger food, you should put some effort into the way you present them on a platter. The most common way to do this is to ring them around the perimeter of the platter, working your way in as you fill the tray.

What's the proper way to stack a sandwich? ›

One idea for layering your sandwich components, from the bottom of the sandwich up, is:
  1. Slather your condiments on the bottom slice of bread.
  2. Add the densest vegetables, like pickles, followed by the lettuce and then the tomato.
  3. Add the cheese.
  4. Add the meat.
  5. Spread another layer of condiments on the top slice of bread.
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Can you prep pinwheels the night before? ›

Tightly roll up each of the tortillas and wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate the pinwheels overnight. Before serving, slice each roll up into ¼-inch slices. Arrange them on a platter or feed them to your ravenous family as you slice them.

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