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Mini Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels served on a wooden board

Mini Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels

Matteo
These gluten-free Mini Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels are warm, cheesy spirals of comfort perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or cozy fall gatherings. Made with puff pastry, turkey, and your favorite cheese, they’re fast, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Gluten Free
Servings 18 pieces
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet gluten free puff pastry or crescent dough (thawed)
  • 6–8 slices roasted turkey breast (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese or 6 slices (cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 egg (beaten, for brushing)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
  • handful of baby spinach or arugula (optional filling)
  • thin strips of roasted red pepper (optional filling)
  • sprinkle of garlic powder or smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll it gently into a 9x12 inch rectangle.
  • Brush a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the dough, if using.
  • Layer turkey slices evenly across the dough, then add cheese to cover.
  • Roll the dough from the long edge into a tight log, keeping it snug.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into ½ to ¾-inch slices (about 18–20 pinwheels).
  • Place pinwheels on the baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Chill the rolled dough before slicing for clean pinwheels. Serve warm with honey mustard or cranberry sauce. To freeze before baking, slice and freeze flat on a tray, then bake from frozen. Avoid reheating in the microwave to preserve crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 110mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword cheese roll ups, gluten free appetizer, holiday snack, turkey pinwheels
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