25 Easy Party Pinwheel Recipes (2024)

By Julie Kotzbach Published in All The Rage

These 25 Party Pinwheel Recipes are the best bite for any gathering! With so many options, hot or cold, chicken or veggie everyone can munch!

It doesn’t matter if you call them pinwheels or roll-ups. These pinwheels are the perfect party food for every occasion! Who doesn’t love stuffed spirals of deliciousness?! Some use flour tortillas and others use puff pastry to wrap up delicious combinations of meat, cheese, and other tasty ingredients.

All of these quick and easy pinwheels recipes can be prepped ahead of time to help make party prep a breeze. Below you’ll find hot and cold pinwheels appetizers to satisfy all your cravings. Serve up this bite-sized goodness for the super bowl, birthday parties, or just for hanging out on the weekend.

Bacon Pinwheels

Bacon makes everything better right? These pinwheel recipes are out to prove it!

“Cracked Out” Cheddar Bacon Ranch Turkey Pinwheels

I am ADDICTED to these sandwiches! Cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, Ranch and turkey wrapped in a tortilla. YUM! You can them make ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to eat!

Get This Recipe

Bacon Pinwheels with Cheddar

These quick puff pastry appetizers with bacon & cheese are hard to resist! Just give me bacon and cheese and I’m a happy girl!

Get This Recipe

Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeno Pinwheels

Tastes just like a Jalapeno Popper wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust! I may not be sharing, they’re that good! Super simple to make appetizer!

Get This Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

So easy to wrap and your party guests will love with chicken, bacon, cheese, and ranch seasoning! They’re delicious hot or cold!

Get This Recipe

Ranch BLT Roll Ups

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato are even better with ranch dressing and cream cheese! These are a hit at every party!

Get This Recipe

Chicken Pinwheels

Keep it simple by starting off with rotisserie chicken you grabbed at the store or make an extra chicken breast or two the night before. Boom.

Ham Pinwheels

Sweet and tasty ham brings these pinwheel recipes to the peak of deliciousness!

Ham & Pimento Cheese Pinwheels

Ham & Pimento Cheese Pinwheels – I am ADDICTED to these sandwiches! Cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, pimentos, mayonnaise and ham wrapped in a tortilla. Can make ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to eat. Perfect for parties and tailgating!!

Get This Recipe

Hawaiian Tortilla Roll Ups

With layers of cream cheese and sweet pineapple topped with flavorful ham and rolled up into the perfect bite sized appetizer or lunch, the sweet and salty combination makes these an easy favorite you can whip up in no time flat!

Meaty Pinwheels

Who says appetizers can’t be a meal? You’ll keep coming back for these craveable bites!

Garlic Roast Beef Pinwheels

Garlic Roast Beef Pinwheels make a tasty appetizer that is quick and easy too. It only takes about 5-10 minutes to put these together, and they can be made up ahead of time! It doesn’t get much better than that for quick and easy party food!

Get This Recipe

Italian Pinwheels

A deliciously fun appetizer for your game day, holiday or party needs, these Italian Pinwheels are tasty, fast and fun addition to your meal!

Get This Recipe

Philly Cheese Steak Pinwheels

If I like something, I will find 101 ways to spin it–Philly Cheesesteaks are no exception. It’s also a family favorite!

Get This Recipe

Pizza Muffin Recipe

Sure to please the pickiest of eaters (even mine), this Pizza Muffin recipe is a quick & easy mom win! And they can be made to order with your favorite pizza toppings.

Get This Recipe

Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels Recipes

This Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe is perfect if you are wanting St. Patrick’s Day party food, or if you just love all the flavors in a Reuben sandwich.

Get This Recipe

Sausage Pinwheels Recipe

This Sausage Pinwheels Recipe is an easy, make-ahead appetizer that’ll be the hit of your next party!Your guests will come back for seconds!

Get This Recipe

Cheesy French Pinwheels

Deliciously elegant, golden, Cheesy French Pinwheels just may be one of the easiest appetizers you’ll whip up in your kitchen! Our cheesy french pinwheels are bound to become a new favorite!

Get This Recipe

Vegetarian Pinwheels

If you love meat-free recipes you’ll love these pinwheels! Studded with fruit and veggies, these roll ups fly off the plate!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pinwheels

These Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer to share during any occasion!

Get This Recipe

Spinach Dip Pinwheels

Creamy cheesy spinach is rolled tight in soft fluffy dough to make these Spinach Dip Pinwheels a great appetizer for any party!

Get This Recipe

Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups with cream cheese filling spread on tortillas, topped with veggies and cheese. Slice and serve. Just like veggie pizza!

Get This Recipe

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are the perfect make ahead holiday snack or appetizer. A creamy filling with feta cheese and sweet dried cranberries rolled in tortillas and sliced. These are the hit of every party!

Get This Recipe

FAQs

How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy? ›

A heaping cup will result in a drippy filling and soggy tortilla. There's no need to drain the chiles, though. The small amount of liquid in a can of chopped green chiles adds to the creamy texture of the filling. And don't skip the plastic wrap step—this is the best way to keep the roll-ups from getting soggy.

Tell Me More ›

Can pinwheels be made night before? ›

Tightly roll up each of the tortillas and wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate the pinwheels overnight. Before serving, slice each roll up into ¼-inch slices. Arrange them on a platter or feed them to your ravenous family as you slice them. (Ask me how often this happens!)

Tell Me More ›

How do you keep pinwheels from drying out? ›

Problem: The Pinwheels are Drying Out

Pinwheels made too far in advance can become dry or the flavours may not be as vibrant. Solution: If made ahead of time, store the rolls wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator and slice just before serving to keep them fresh on the inside.

Read On ›

How long do pinwheels need to be refrigerated before cutting? ›

You can make these the day before you're ready to serve them and keep them wrapped, whole, in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to 24. Just before serving, slice each tortilla pinwheel in 1/2- to 3/4-inch rounds and arrange on serving plate.

Know More ›

Why do my pinwheels fall apart? ›

Try to avoid too many wet ingredients, such as an excess of dressing or sauce. If possible, you want to use fewer wet ingredients because moisture can eventually make your wrap soggy and fall apart. If you're not eating it right away, wrap it in foil. Foil is strong enough to help the wrap hold its shape.

Show Me More ›

What knife is best for cutting pinwheels? ›

A serrated knife works the best in cutting through all the layers. We first cut off the ends of the roll (if they are uneven) then slice roll into 12 equal pieces. I find the easiest way to do this is to slice the roll in half, then in half again so you have 4 equal pieces.

View Details ›

Do you cook pinwheels before freezing? ›

To make this recipe ahead: Fully bake the pinwheels, then let cool. Arrange in a flat layer on the baking sheet and freeze completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 1 month. Reheat directly from frozen on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375 degrees F until warmed through.

Learn More Now ›

What is the most efficient pinwheel? ›

It is possible that the four blade pinwheel is the best at producing energy, because its blades have the biggest surface area. Since this number of blades on pinwheels produces the most energy, they may be a very efficient way to make energy using wind turbines.

Keep Reading ›

Why does my wrap go soggy? ›

Watery sauces and washed greens that weren't thoroughly dried can make your wrap soggy and lead to leaks as the liquid softens the bread, allowing the liquid to seep out. While tortillas are generally great about absorbing a little excess moisture, too much moisture leads to disintegration.

Keep Reading ›

Can you freeze homemade pinwheels? ›

Can you freeze pinwheels? Yes, pinwheels freeze very well for up to two months. To freeze, line the pinwheels on a baking sheet or platter so they aren't touching and place in the freezer to flash freeze. Freeze until solid, about 2 hours then transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag.

How do you make sandwich wraps not soggy? ›

Pack The Dressing Separately

The biggest tip I have to keep your wrap from getting soggy is to pack your dip or dressing on the side. The largest culprit of a soggy sandwich is the sauce, which although tasty, can make your wrap soggy just minutes after making it.

How do you keep pinwheels together? ›

Don't skip the chilling time. The chilling time is what helps these pinwheels stay together. Otherwise they tend to unroll and can just be harder to handle if you slice and serve right away. Get creative – try these Ham & Cheese Roll Ups for another variety or use whatever meat and cheese you like.

View Details ›

What should be done in preparing a pinwheel sandwich? ›

They're easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for a party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. See, simple!

View Details ›