Turkey BLT Pinwheels Recipe

Turkey BLT Pinwheels

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Roll up these bite-sized sandwiches for an easy lunch or fast appetizer.

Christine Fiorentino

Published on August 31, 2023

Southern Living Turkey BLT Pinwheels in a lunchbox to serve — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

You simply can’t go wrong with a BLT. Crispy, savory bacon, cool and crunchy lettuce, and sweet, juicy tomatoes are a classic match made in heaven.

These BLT pinwheels make enjoying a BLT even more fun and flavorful with the addition of vibrant heirloom tomatoes, tender, juicy turkey, and an herby, creamy basil mayo. It takes just a few minutes to prepare your tortillas and roll them up into gorgeous, perfectly sized handheld pinwheel sandwiches.

Make these Turkey BLT Pinwheels with Creamy Basil Mayo ahead of time for school or work lunches, or pack them up in bento-style snack boxes for an easy on-the-go meal you can enjoy any time throughout the day.

Be sure to reserve your bacon fat for future recipes, and store any leftover creamy basil mayo for additional uses throughout the busy week. Pinwheels are such a fun and creative way to switch up your sandwich routine, so be sure to add these to your weekly rotation.

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) package bacon
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
4 large (8-inch) flour tortillas
8 slices deli turkey
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup chopped baby heirloom tomatoes

Directions

Cook bacon:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay bacon strips on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes or until crispy. Remove cooked bacon from baking sheet, and drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
While bacon cooks, prepare Creamy Basil Mayo:

Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, basil, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until combined and basil is finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and chill ready to use.
Assemble pinwheels:

Spread 1/4 cup mayo on each tortilla, leaving 1/2-inch space at edges. Top each tortilla with 2 turkey slices. Top with 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup crumbled bacon.
Wrap and chill:

Starting at one edge of the tortilla, roll up tightly, jelly roll style. Wrap rolls in plastic wrap and transfer to a sheet pan. Chill 30 minutes.
Cut and serve:

Unwrap and cut 1 inch off of each end of the rolls. Discard ends. Slice each into 4 pinwheels. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to three days.

Turkey BLT Pinwheels

Ingredients

Directions

Cook bacon:

While bacon cooks, prepare Creamy Basil Mayo:

Assemble pinwheels:

Wrap and chill:

Cut and serve:

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