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.
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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, so I was quite excited to learn about her newest cookbook, “Everyday Family Dinners“. It’s a cookbook meant for a home cook like me and you — people who want great family-friendly meals.
My Reuben Pinwheels recipe inspired by one of Sara Moulton’s recipes. When I 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 these Reuben 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. For Reuben 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 –Â Thinly Sliced)
- Flour Tortillas – (8 – 9 inch)
Cooking Equipment needed for Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels:
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Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Russian Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut (rinsed and very well drained)
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 12 ounces corned beef deli meat (thinly sliced)
- 8 flour tortillas (9″Â diameter)
Instructions
- 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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Lynne says
Can these be made the day before wrapped in plastic and then sliced? I love any Reuben recipes and this looks so good!
Auggie says
This was easy and deliciously tasty. Added caraway seeds to the cream cheese mix. It was like using a rye wrap.
Rhonda Gales says
These look yummy! Great recipe for game day, snacks or appetizers. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best. I’ll be pinning your recipe.
Antonia says
What a fun take on a Reuben! Thank you for sharing your delicious sandwich pinwheels at Fiesta Friday!
Cathy Bennett Kopf says
Always on the hunt for easy appetizers to make. These look yummy (and easy!) Thank you!
Sarah Tevis says
I love this idea! Reubens are one of my favorite sandwiches!! Thanks for the recipe!
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great St. Patrick’s Day and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Tamy says
YUM! Thanks for sharing, hubby will love these!
Kriska Marie says
Looks yummy! I think I can eat this all day haha! Thanks for sharing it over at Food Friday. Excited to see what you’ll be sharing next! 🙂
Theresa says
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Miz Helen says
Your Reuben Tortilla Pinwhells will be a great appetizer! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Heidi says
Looks delish! These would be so fun for a party! Thanks for linking up with Funtastic Friday!
Aileen Stewart says
MMM. those look delish and pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Heather says
This is a great idea! I absolutely love Reuben sandwiches! This is a good way to share the love. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Yum! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Sue Ready says
I just happen to have all these ingredients on hand and with company coming perfect for an appetizer thanks for idea
Pauline Molinari says
These pinwheels look so yummy! What a fun party appetizer! Thanks so much for sharing your tasty recipe on the Monday Funday Party!
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured! Pinned and shared.
Laurie says
Hi Brandie! Thanks for sharing this recipe at Snickerdoodle! There are going to get made at my house soon! Pinned to share!
Tamara @ Parenting 2 Home Kids says
Thanks for sharing this at the Family Joy Link Party. It looks yummy and easy, my favorite kind of recipe.
Christie says
These look so good. I’m a sucker for anything with corned beef in it.
Frugal Hausfrau says
These look and sound so tasty and your photo is so enticing! Perfect for leftover corned beef from St. Patricks!
Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday last week!
Mollie
Carlee says
These look sooo good and perfect for the season! I can see why they are featured at Throwback Thursday this week. Yum!
Alli @ Tornadough Alli says
What a great spin on a classic sandwich! My husband would absolutely adore these. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday, this will be featured at tomorrows party!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
Great new way to enjoy my favorite sandwich!
Judy says
Pinwheels make any food more fun. Can’t wait to try your recipe. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
Your Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels look delicious! They remind me of the wonderful tea sandwiches we used to make when I was growing up. Pinwheels were very popular, but I don’t think we ever made a Reuben version – they are perfect as Reubens are one of my favourite sandwiches!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Too funny!!
I love anything reuben 🙂 This looks awesome!!
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and hope to see you soon!
Miz Helen
mary says
These wheels look amazing thank you for making the steps easy to follow
Gianna says
I’ve never tried a Reuben before.
Camilla @ Culinary Adventures says
We LOVE reubens…I saw another post for her reuben pizza. Ummm..yes, please!
Family Foodie says
These are such a great appetizer idea. We love reuben sandwiches, and they look so good in a pinwheel!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
Love these. Who knew the reuben could make such a great appetizer! I have all the ingredients, think I need to try these soon.
Nikki Alaee says
Reubens are one of my favorite sandwiches!
Nikki Alaee says
Reubens are one of my favorite sandwiches! I also happen to love appetizers. Perfect!
claudia krusch says
Delish! Can’t wait to try it!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
oh yes! love this for a party app idea!! yumm!!
Hezzi-D says
Mmmmm…great appetizer! We love reubens in this house and this looks simple and delicious.
Heather @girlichef says
bwaaa haaa haaaa – I don’t think I’d be able to breathe I’d be laughing so hard! Poor guy ;). I looooove me a good reuben, so I know these fun pinwheels are in my very near future, Brandie!
brandie says
The whole moment was so hilarious. Thanks for coming by & commenting, Heather!
Carol Yemola says
A lot of my friends love Reuben! This would be a great appetizer to serve at my next party.
Liz says
I adore Reubens and your pinwheel version looks terrific!!! I’ll have to make these for my next book club meeting 🙂
Shannon says
I love making pinwheels especially during the summertime during the heat. So easy and delicious. I love this recipe.
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
All this talk of reubens is making me hungry! I LOVE this riff on the reuben!
Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom.) says
I love kraut! These would be right up my alley!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Next try the pizza! Oh my goodness…you won’t regret it!
brandie says
I was so glad to see that you made it! I thought for a brief moment to make the pizza (we have pizza for dinner every weekend), but decided to stick with my original idea. I bet it’s delicious!
Carla says
I love sauerkraut! And I love how you got your idea for these reuben pinwheels. My parents will go crazy over them.
Katie says
LOL! I love that your son accidentally mistook sauerkraut for cheese…that must have been a flavor surprise! 😉
These sound like a perfect treat to serve up at a party!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Count me in for anything reuben. These look scrumptious.
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
So quick and easy, Brandie! Great with a salad!
Renee says
Brilliant! I love a reuben wrap and this takes it to another fun level!!
Diana @EatMoveShine says
Pinwheels are so much fun, and I love your reuben version. Need to try this one very soon- yum!