Description
Salami Pinwheels are a quick and delicious appetizer featuring layers of savory salami, creamy cheese, and tangy banana peppers rolled into bite-sized pinwheel slices. Perfect for parties or snacks, these no-cook pinwheels combine bold flavors with easy preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 24 slices salami
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup banana peppers, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the salami base: Lay out the salami on a cutting board in a flat layer, arranging 3 rows of 8 slices total, overlapping slightly to create a solid base.
- Spread the cream cheese: Evenly spread half of the softened cream cheese over the layered salami slices to create a creamy layer.
- Add banana peppers: Sprinkle half of the finely chopped banana peppers evenly over the cream cheese layer to add a tangy bite.
- Roll into a log: Tightly roll the layered salami, cream cheese, and banana peppers into a log shape, then wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap.
- Repeat for second log: Use the remaining salami, cream cheese, and banana peppers to create a second log using the same steps.
- Chill: Refrigerate both wrapped logs for at least one hour to let them set firmly.
- Slice and serve: Remove the logs from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For easier slicing, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts to keep the pinwheels neat.
- Softened cream cheese spreads more easily; leave it at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Substitute banana peppers with mild or hot peppers depending on your spice preference.
- These pinwheels are best served chilled but can be left out for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
