Italian Pinwheel Sandwich Bites (Printable Version)

Savory meats, cheese, and pepper spread rolled in tortillas for vibrant, crowd-pleasing Italian-style appetizer bites.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pinwheels

01 - 3 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
02 - 8 ounces Genoa salami, sliced
03 - 30 small pepperoni slices
04 - 9 slices provolone cheese
05 - Romaine lettuce leaves

→ Pepper Spread

06 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2/3 cup roasted or sweet red peppers, jarred, finely chopped
10 - 2/3 cup banana peppers, jarred, finely chopped

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Italian bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped roasted red peppers, and chopped banana peppers. Stir until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Evenly divide the pepper spread among the tortillas. Use a spatula to spread it in a thin layer nearly to the edges of each tortilla.
03 - Place 3 slices of provolone cheese down the center line of each tortilla, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Cover the cheese with a layer of Genoa salami slices, overlapping as needed until the tortilla is completely covered.
05 - Arrange approximately 10 pepperoni slices on top of the salami on each tortilla.
06 - Add several romaine lettuce leaves over the meats for a crisp layer.
07 - Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log, taking care to keep the filling evenly distributed.
08 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and firm up.
09 - Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each chilled roll into 2.5 cm (1-inch) thick slices for proper pinwheel portions.
10 - Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on a platter and serve cold.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For superior rolling, use fresh, pliable tortillas and slightly warm them to prevent cracking.
02 - For the cleanest cuts, chill the rolled tortillas thoroughly and use a sharp serrated knife.
03 - Adjust the type of peppers or deli meats based on preferred heat level and flavor profile.

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