Need a quick and easy appetizer for a party, game day, Super Bowl party, tailgating, Christmas, summer holidays, graduation party, pool party, for lunch, or as an after-school snack? Then these Dill Pickle Pinwheels are just what you need.
Suitable for gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
I love whipping up these Dill Pickle Roll-ups as they are affordable, easy, and convenient, with simple ingredients like tortillas, ham, cream cheese and the star of the show aka dill pickles.
They are loved by kids and adults alike and are a great wrap for any occasion, as a cold make-ahead appetizer with these Chicken Taco Pinwheels or even as a main.
And be sure to check out this collection of tasty Pinwheel Recipes for even more ideas – you might get a new favorite appetizer.
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Why Make This Recipe
- Convenient – Pinwheels are easy to assemble and keep on hand for substantial afternoon snacks, finger foods, or appetizers for a gathering.
- Fun – There’s something about pinwheel wraps that makes you smile!
- Tasty – The classic dill pickle flavor doesn’t disappoint. Plus, this style is flexible so the flavor combinations are endless!
What You Need
- Ham – Use thinly sliced deli ham or leftover ham you have on hand.
- Tortillas – I love using soft corn tortillas. They are ideal as they roll up easily and hold the fillings well. Fresher ones are best to reduce cracking.
- Dill Pickles – Use your favorite jarred dill pickles for some tang and crunch. I slice them thinly and then place them evenly across the tortilla so every bite has some.
- Salt and Pepper – I add some salt and pepper. Add as much as you like.
- Cream Cheese – I have used regular cream cheese but you can use reduced-fat cream cheese. I like to take it out of the fridge a little bit before making it so it has softened for easy spreading.
- Garlic Powder – I add a sprinkle of garlic powder for added taste. I like to season this.
- Dill weed – It adds additional flavor.
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How To Make Dill Pickle Pinwheels
- Combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle diced dill pickles and ham.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- When it’s time to serve, unwrap the tortillas, slice them into 1 to 1½-inch pinwheels, and arrange them on a platter.
Recipe Tips For Success and Variations
- Feel free to warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them more pliable and prevent cracking. You can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 20-30 seconds.
- Place them in plastic wrap and refrigerate pinwheels for about 1-2 hours to allow them to firm up before slicing. This step is optional but can help the pinwheels hold their shape better for easy slicing.
- Careful not to overfill the wraps, or they will be hard to roll up and might even fall apart.
- Add protein like turkey, roast beef, or even shredded chicken if you want to add some protein.
- Make sure to wrap them up tightly so that they are easier to slice.
- Make sure to avoid more watery veggies like tomatoes. Use firmer options like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- You can use low-fat cream cheese instead.
Budget-Friendly Tips and Storage
- Double the batch – You can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd for meal prep.
- Slice at destination – If taking them to a potluck, it might be better to transport them whole and slice them at your destination.
- Prep Ahead – Since these only take 10 minutes to prep, you can make these ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a few hours in an airtight container. This will also help them stay together.
- Do not freeze – Do not freeze prepared pinwheels as the tortillas and cream cheese won’t hold up in the freezer.
FAQs
Refrigerate them for 1-2 hours before slicing them so they firm up and the filling stays in place.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on a tortilla, add your favorite fillings like deli meat, veggies, and cheese, roll it tightly, and slice into pinwheels.
It’s best to refrigerate pinwheels for at least 30 minutes before serving to help them hold their shape and stay fresh.
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Serving Suggestions
- Crockpot buffalo chicken dip with plenty of chips and buffalo chicken wings.
- Colorful fruit salad is an easy-to-make and refreshing accompaniment.
- Wendy’s Chili copycat is a perfect side.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Dill Pickle Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 3 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill weed finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces (113g) dill pickles dried with paper towel and diced into small chunks
- 6 -7 ounces (170-198g) deli ham cut into small bits
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle diced dill pickles and ham.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- When it’s time to serve, unwrap the tortillas, slice them into 1 to 1½-inch pinwheels, and arrange them on a platter.
Notes
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- Feel free to warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them more pliable and prevent cracking. You can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 20-30 seconds.
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- Place them in plastic wrap and refrigerate pinwheels for about 1-2 hours to allow them to firm up before slicing. This step is optional but can help the pinwheels hold their shape better for easy slicing.
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- Careful not to overfill the wraps, or they will be hard to roll up and might even fall apart.
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- Add protein like turkey, roast beef, or even shredded chicken if you want to add some protein.
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- Make sure to wrap them up tightly so that they are easier to slice.
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- Make sure to avoid more watery veggies like tomatoes. Use firmer options like bell peppers or cucumbers.
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- You can use low-fat cream cheese instead.
- There are 2 Weight Watchers Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
- Storage – Uncut pinwheels store well for 1 day in the fridge.
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