During the holidays, you are bound to end up with leftovers. It is just part of the whole experience. These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are so good, you’ll keep going back for more.
Why You’ll Love These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
A snack that’s easy to prep and tasty to eat- what’s not to love!
- Quick and easy snack – You can have these pinwheels ready to enjoy in only five minutes. Perfect for the busy holiday season.
- Great for using up leftovers – Leftover turkey and cranberry sauce? No problem! Use them to make these pinwheels.
- Perfect blend of savory and sweet – I’m a sucker for a good sweet and savory combo. These pinwheels are just that.
Ingredients
You only need four simple ingredients to make this delicious Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels recipe.
- Whole wheat flatbreads – If you don’t have flatbreads, use a rolling pin to roll out a piece of regular sandwich bread until thin and easily roll-able. A tortilla would do the trick in a pinch as well.
- Cranberry mayo – This is a tangy condiment I created to use up my cranberry relish and or cranberry sauce. It is wonderful on its own but paired with turkey, Swiss cheese, and flatbread, and you have something truly special.
- Turkey – You can either use shredded turkey leftover from Thanksgiving, or sliced turkey from the deli counter.
- Swiss cheese – I personally like the flavor of swiss, but you can use something like provolone as well.
Variations
There are plenty of ways you can make these turkey cranberry pinwheels your own. Here are a few suggestions.
- Wraps – Instead of whole wheat flatbreads, you could use regular tortilla like traditional pinwheel sandwiches or even spinach wraps.
- Add ins – Add some veggies like chives, sliced onion, bell peppers or green onions into the mix.
- Cranberry – You could certainly use cranberry salsa, leftover cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries or even dried cranberries.
- Meat – In addition to the turkey or instead of, you can use other deli meat like roast beef, ham or slices of bacon too.
- Spreads – A lot of pinwheel appetizers use cream cheese. You could certainly smear some softened cream cheese onto the flatbreads.
How to Make Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
You are going to love how easy it is to make these simple pinwheels.
- Add cranberry mayo to bread. Spread cranberry mayo over the entire flatbread.
- Layer turkey and cheese. Place turkey 2/3 of the way up and slices of Swiss at the very bottom where you start rolling.
- Roll. Start from the end closest to you and roll very tightly all the way up.
- Slice. Slice into one inch rounds and enjoy!
Storage and Freezing
You can make these ahead up to 24 hours, although I strongly suggest not slicing them until you are ready to serve. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill until ready to slice and serve.
How to Store Leftover Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
Store leftover cranberry turkey pinwheels wrapped or covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Can I Freeze Leftover Pinwheels?
We do not suggest freezing these pinwheels. Mayo has the tendency to get a weird, cakey consistency when thawed.
More Holiday Favorites
Whether repurposing leftover turkey or side dishes for holidays, these are some of our favorites.
Turkey and Cranberry Mayo Roll-Ups
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat flatbreads
- 1/4 cup Cranberry Mayo
- 1/2 cup shredded or thinly sliced turkey
- 4 slices Swiss cheese or other cheese
Instructions
- Spread Cranberry Mayo over the entire flatbread. Place turkey 2/3 of the way up and 2 slices of Swiss at the very bottom where you start rolling.
- Start from the end closest to you and roll very tightly all the way up. Slice into 1-inch rounds and enjoy!
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition
Made these for dinner this week and they were so good!
My hubby raves about how good the combo of turkey and cranberry was in these rollups! 5 star! So good!
I love how easy these are to throw together! They’re also light and refreshing after so many heavy foods around the holidays! What a great change! Yum!