Cheerful Carrot, Cheese and Turkey Pinwheels
Soft baked pinwheels made with tender bread and a creamy turkey, carrot, and cheese filling, ideal for little hands and kid-friendly flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed (flattened with rodillo)
- 120 g cooked turkey, finely chopped (puede ser pechuga cocida)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (escurrida si tiene mucha humedad)
- 90 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 50 g mild shredded cheese (tipo mozzarella or cheddar suave)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 15 ml milk (for mezclar with the huevo)
- 10 ml olive oil (for brush)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional)
- 1 g dried oregano (optional and suave)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C / 375 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped cooked turkey, grated carrot, cream cheese, shredded mild cheese, garlic powder, and dried oregano until evenly combined.
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3. Flatten each crustless slice of whole wheat sandwich bread with a rolling pin so it becomes thin and flexible.
- 4
4. Spread a layer of filling over each bread slice, leaving 1 cm on one edge uncovered so the roll can seal properly.
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5. Carefully roll up each slice into a tight log and cut each one into 3 equal pieces to make the pinwheels.
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6. Place the pinwheels on the tray with the seam side down. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk and brush the top of each pinwheel.
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7. Drizzle or brush the remaining olive oil over the top to help them turn lightly golden in the oven.
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8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F, until the pinwheels are set, lightly golden, and the cheese inside is hot.
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9. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving so the filling can settle and they are easier for children to handle.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, cover the pinwheels with a clean towel for 2 minutes after baking. If you want them smaller, cut each roll into 4 pieces and reduce baking time by 2 minutes.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for finely chopped cooked chicken. The cream cheese can be replaced with thick ricotta, and the shredded cheese with mild mozzarella.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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