Ohhh yes 😍 Muffuletta Pinwheels — all the bold New Orleans flavors in a bite-size, party-perfect swirl. Salty, tangy, cheesy, totally addictive.
Muffuletta Pinwheels
Ingredients (makes ~20–24 pinwheels)
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2 large flour tortillas or wraps
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½ cup olive salad (muffuletta mix), finely chopped
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120 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
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6–8 slices ham, chopped
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6–8 slices salami, chopped
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Optional: sliced roasted red peppers or pepperoncini
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the spread
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped olive salad until smooth and well combined.
2️⃣ Assemble
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Lay tortillas flat.
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Spread olive-cream cheese evenly, edge to edge.
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Sprinkle mozzarella/provolone over the top.
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Add ham, salami, and any optional extras.
3️⃣ Roll
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Roll tortillas tightly into logs.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1–2 hours (important for clean slices).
4️⃣ Slice
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Unwrap and slice into ½-inch rounds using a sharp knife.
5️⃣ Serve
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pro Tips
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🫒 Drain olive salad well to prevent soggy pinwheels.
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🔪 Chill before slicing for perfect swirls.
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🧀 Provolone gives the most authentic muffuletta flavor.
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🥪 Can be made 24 hours ahead — flavors get even better.
Variations
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🔥 Add a little Calabrian chili or hot giardiniera
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🦃 Swap ham for turkey
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🥬 Add shredded lettuce just before serving (not ahead)
If you want, I can also give you:
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Baked muffuletta pinwheels (crispy + melty)
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Keto/low-carb version
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Authentic New Orleans olive salad from scratch