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Quick Ham and Cheese Pinwheel Roll-Ups: Easy Lunchbox Idea

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These quick ham and cheese pinwheel roll-ups are a lunchbox game-changer. Made with simple ingredients like ham, cheese, and tortillas, they come together in under 10 minutes and are perfect for stress-free mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 8–10 slices thinly sliced ham (e.g., honey, smoked, or black forest)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
  • Optional: mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, or pesto for spreading
  • Optional: lettuce or spinach leaves, patted dry

Instructions

  1. Lay one flour tortilla flat on a cutting board. If stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to make pliable.
  2. Spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese over the entire tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  3. Place 2-3 slices of ham evenly over the cream cheese, overlapping slightly. If using lettuce, lay a few leaves on top of the ham.
  4. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese evenly over the ham.
  5. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log, keeping the filling tucked in as you go.
  6. Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down on a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper. Wrap tightly and twist the ends to secure. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. After chilling, unwrap the rolls and place on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sawing motion. You should get about 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla.

Notes

Let cream cheese sit out for 10 minutes to soften before spreading. Chilling the rolls for at least 30 minutes is crucial for clean slicing. For best results, use full-fat cream cheese. Slice with a sawing motion to avoid squishing the pinwheels. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze uncut rolls for up to 2 months.

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