Easy Crispy Turkey Club Pinwheels
A quick and satisfying lunch recipe featuring crispy pan-fried turkey club pinwheels with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato rolled in flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas (10-inch size works best for rolling)
- Cooked turkey breast slices (about 8 oz / 225 g, thinly sliced)
- Cooked bacon strips (4-6 slices, crispy, then chopped)
- Leaf lettuce (romaine or green leaf, washed and dried)
- Tomato, thinly sliced (1 medium tomato)
- Cheddar cheese slices (4-6 slices or shredded, about 4 oz / 115 g)
- Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
- Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Butter or olive oil (2 tablespoons for frying)
Instructions
- Cook 4-6 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to drain and chop into bite-sized pieces. Keep some bacon grease in the pan for frying later.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Lay out the flour tortillas flat on your workspace. Spread a thin, even layer of the mayo-mustard mixture over each tortilla, leaving about 1 inch clear around the edges.
- Layer turkey slices over the tortillas, leaving edges free. Add chopped bacon evenly on top, then place cheddar cheese slices next. Follow with a few leaves of lettuce and thin tomato slices. Avoid overstuffing.
- Starting at one edge, roll each tortilla firmly but gently into a tight spiral. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 10-15 minutes to help hold shape when frying.
- Remove chilled rolls from fridge and slice each into 8 even pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, place pinwheels flat side down and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully with a spatula.
- Transfer cooked pinwheels to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve warm with a side salad or dipping sauce.
Notes
Chilling the rolled tortillas before frying helps them hold their shape and prevents filling from spilling out. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Use a serrated knife for clean slicing. Pat tomatoes dry to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps. For lighter options, swap mayo for Greek yogurt or use turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pinwheels
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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