Pimento Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches (2024)

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Pimento cheese pinwheel sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for your next tailgating party. Creamy homemade pimento cheese is rolled up into flour tortillas and sliced into single serve bites.

These pimento cheese pinwheel sandwiches are the perfect addition to your next appetizer party tray or tailgating party! Bite size pinwheels are a crowd pleaser and surprisingly easy to prepare.

Making homemade pimento cheese is a breeze. It's as simple as mixing together a few ingredients in a bowl - that's it! Plus, this recipe packs extra flavor with the addition of minced onions, diced pimentos, and a dash of hot sauce.

Pinwheel sandwiches are so easy to make ahead and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. Enjoy at your next barbecue, party, tailgating event, or Sunday football party.

Ingredients and substitutions

Shredded cheese - I used sharp cheddar cheese and extra sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe. Since cheese is the star of this recipe, I suggest splurging on a quality brand if possible.
Mayonnaise - Adds creaminess to the spread.
Cream cheese - Adds creaminess and a thick, spreadable texture to the spread.
Tortillas - You'll need three 10-inch soft flour tortillas to make 24 pinwheel sandwiches.
Pimentos - Pimentos are often found near the pickles at the grocery store - they're sold in small jars. If you have whole or sliced pimentos (long strips), make sure to give them a quick dice before adding to your spread.
Minced onion - Adds flavor and crunchy texture to the pimento cheese spread. I don't recommend omitting the onion.
Hot sauce - Adds a hint of flavor making the pimento cheese 'spicy'. You're welcome to add more hot sauce to taste if you'd like a spicy cheese.
Seasoning - Salt, pepper, and garlic powder add savory flavor to the spread.

Tips and tricks

Make your pimento cheese ahead of time - Pimento cheese will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container. To save time, make your pimento cheese spread a few days ahead of an event, then assemble your pinwheels the morning of your event.

Assemble same day - After assembling your tortillas, wrap them in plastic wrap or wax paper and store in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. They get soggy the longer they're refrigerated, so I suggest assembling them the day of an event if possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is pimento cheese made of?

The base ingredients of pimento cheese include shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos. It's kind of a mix between a spread and a relish.
Pimentos are a sweet, aromatic cherry pepper (one of the lowest peppers on the scoville scale). Another common ingredient includes cream cheese, which adds a rich, creamy, and smooth texture. Other optional flavor additions include ingredients like worcestershire sauce, horseradish, jalapenos, hot sauce, onions, or diced pickles.

How do you serve pinwheel sandwiches?

Pinwheel sandwiches should be served cold. They can sit out for about 2 hours before requiring additional refrigeration.
Serve them sliced into 1 inch, bite sized pieces on their own or with a toothpick inserted into the top for easy grabbing. They make a great addition to a charcuterie board or cheese plate, along with some fresh veggies.

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