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Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Spinwheel Sandwiches Easy Homemade Recipe with Herbed Cream Cheese

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These bite-sized spinwheel sandwiches combine tangy sun-dried tomatoes with creamy herbed cream cheese for a quick, easy, and flavorful snack or light lunch. Perfect for entertaining or casual gatherings, they come together effortlessly and can be made ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Zest of half a lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with fresh dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest if using. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly combined (about 5 minutes).
  2. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes and drain excess oil to avoid greasiness (about 3 minutes).
  3. Lay out bread slices on a flat surface and gently roll each slice with a rolling pin to flatten without tearing (about 5 minutes).
  4. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over each flattened bread slice, leaving a small edge around the bread.
  5. Sprinkle about 1 heaping tablespoon of chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the cream cheese on each slice and gently press them in.
  6. Roll each bread slice tightly into a pinwheel shape, applying gentle pressure to keep it snug but not squeezing out the filling. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  7. Chill the wrapped rolls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and meld flavors.
  8. Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chilling the rolled sandwiches for at least 30 minutes is essential to firm up the filling and ensure neat slicing. Use soft white sandwich bread without crusts for easy rolling. If bread tears, roll more gently or refrigerate bread slices briefly before rolling. Variations include adding roasted red peppers or spinach for extra nutrients, or swapping sun-dried tomatoes for olives or artichokes. For dairy-free or gluten-free diets, substitute cream cheese and bread accordingly.

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Keywords: spinwheel sandwiches, sun-dried tomatoes, herbed cream cheese, easy snack, party appetizer, finger food, quick recipe, vegetarian

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