ThisReuben Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe isperfect if you are wanting St. Patrick’s Day party food, or if you just love all the flavors in a Reuben sandwich.
This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. We receive a commission if purchases are made through our links to retailers.Click here to read our full disclosure policy.You may be familiar with Sara Moulton from Food Network and other television appearance, as well as her cookbooks. I’ve been watching her for years, soI was quite excited to learn about her newest cookbook, “Everyday Family Dinners“. It’sa cookbookmeant for a home cook like me and you — peoplewho want great family-friendly meals.My Reuben Pinwheelsrecipe inspired by one ofSara Moulton’s recipes.WhenI was cruising around Sara’s website, I came across her Reuben Pizza. When thinking about how to make this into a party appetizer, I thought how great theseReuben Sandwich flavors would be rolled up into a tortilla pinwheel recipe.While I worked on this recipe, my oldest son came into the kitchen. I’m not really paying attention to what he’s doing, but the next thing I know he’s spitting out whatever was in his mouth into his hand and asking ” WHAT IS THAT????”. See, apparently, my son thought the well-drained sauerkraut was the same as the bowl of shredded Swiss cheese I had on the counter. He grabbed a BIG pinch of sauerkraut and popped it in his mouth expecting cheesy goodness. I laughed so hard. I wonder if that will keep him from grabbing the cheese that I’m grating? Probably not.As with all of the pinwheels I make, there is usually some sort of spread that is applied to the tortilla or wrap. ForReuben Tortilla Pinwheels, I missed up a mixture of cream cheese, Russian dressing, and sauerkraut.This mixture is spread onto a tortilla, then it’s topped with shredded swiss cheese. If you only have access to sliced swiss cheese, that will work great too.Next, the swiss cheese is topped with thinly sliced corned beef.Starting at one edge of the tortilla, begin rolling up the tortilla as tightly as possible without shifting the toppings. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Place all of your rolled up tortillas in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 1 hour. If you are making these in advance of a party, you can leave them in the refrigerator long — making them the day ahead works out great.After chilling in the refrigerator, remove them and slice into rounds. They can be served laying down on a plate or platter or you can stand them up and insert a toothpick into the tortilla the way we have shown.Ingredients Needed for Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels:Cream Cheese (8oz)Russian Salad Dressing (1/2 cup)Sauerkraut (1/4 cup)Swiss Cheese (8oz – Shredded)Corned Beef Deli Meat (12oz – Thinly Sliced)Flour Tortillas – (8 – 9 inch)Cooking Equipment needed for Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels:Rubber SpatulaPlastic ToothpicksKitchen KnifeServing PlateHere’s the complete recipe, ready for youto print. If you like this recipe, we’d love for you to share with your friends and family on Facebook or for you to pin it to Pinterest.Print
ThisReuben Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe isperfect if you are wanting St. Patrick’s Day party food, or if you just love all the flavors in a Reuben sandwich.
Mix together cream cheese and Russian dressing until smooth and creamy. Mix in sauerkraut. Spread one side of a tortilla with cream cheese mixture, almost all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with about 1 oz of cheese. Lay a few slices of corned beef on top of the cheese. Roll up tortilla tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients, laying rolled tortillas on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and slice into rounds and serve.
Category:Appetizer
Cuisine:American
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Store any leftover pinwheel sandwiches in an airtight container—but not for too long! Gobbling them up within a day or two is the tastiest option. If you wait any longer, they can get soggy.
Pinwheel Sandwiches are sandwiches made with a tortilla wrap which gets layered with filling and then rolled. They are then cut into individual portions and served as such. Also known as rolled sandwiches, they can be made from bread with the crusts removed.
Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla wrap towards the center, tucking in any of the fillings you have leftover. Roll the wrap, making sure to tuck in any filling that spills out. As you reach the end, spread some sauce over the remainder of the tortilla wrap to help it seal.
Consider a thin layer of some kind of oil-based spread (eg mayonnaise) between your fillings and your wrap. Also, carefully control the amount of “wet” ingredients (tomatoes, some olives, dressings, etc) added to the wrap. Finally, make sure you stack your wrap properly.
This will prevent the tortillas and the filling from drying out. Dry tortillas can crack when sliced and a dry filling won't be as satisfyingly creamy.
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.
Pinwheel sandwiches are a perfect party food. Because they look great as a finger food, you should put some effort into the way you present them on a platter. The most common way to do this is to ring them around the perimeter of the platter, working your way in as you fill the tray.
Mittenthal also argues that to qualify as a sandwich there must be a bread component. “It's called a hot dog when it's on a bun. It's called a hot dog when it's not,” he says. “The bun is irrelevant to the nature of the hot dog; therefore, it is not a sandwich.”
What's America's favorite sandwich? More cheese, please. Grilled cheese, according to the data which revealed that 79 percent of people either "like" or "somewhat like" the ooey-gooey sandwich. That's no surprise, given that it's one of the most classic comfort foods.
Smooth fillings are ideal for pinwheel sandwiches, because they do not have bulk and can be spread thinly. Fill the bread with your chosen fillings. Roll the bread up tightly in cling film. Wrap each rolled sandwich individually and chill for several hours or until they are firm.
Placing cheese over the spread acts as a "glue" for your toppings. The melted cheese adheres to the ingredients, creating a cohesive structure. Opt for cheeses with a gooey texture like melted mozzarella or cheddar to lock everything in place.
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Can You Make Pinwheels the Day Before? Yes, you can make pinwheels the day or night before you plan to serve them. If Serving within 1 Day. Store the pinwheels at room temperature, then reheat in the oven.
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