Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing, five-minute prep appetizer. My kids gobbled these turkey pinwheels up when I made them for a party recently. They have a lot of flavor with only a little bit of effort.
Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels – Keto, Low Carb, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, THM S
I am not a football fan. At all. I tried for a while to watch football with my husband when we were newly married but it’s just not my thing. I came to realize it’s ok to have different interests and hobbies. I don’t need to be a super duper Giants fan to have a good marriage.
What I will do is make plenty of snacks for the rest of my family to enjoy during football games. The kitchen is my happy place. Much more than sitting on the couch watching football.
When I saw this video floating around Facebook recently I knew I wanted to make my own version. I’m not a big fan of salami or those jarred peppers so I went with a turkey ranch version instead. My trick for recreating ranch flavor is to use garlic, onion, and dill. I really think dill is the quintessential ranch flavor.
Bacon Ranch Heaven
This is one of my favorite flavor combos if you haven’t realized. I have just a few bacon ranch recipes already. Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole, Bacon Ranch Cheddar Chicken Salad, Bacon Ranch Cheddar Broccoli Salad, and Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dip. You can have an entire bacon ranch flavored meal.
How to Make Turkey Pinwheels
Roll cream cheese flat between 2 layers of plastic wrap. Remove the top layer. Add turkey.
Add seasonings. I use a homemade blend of spices to flavor this like ranch.
You do not need a packet of ranch salad dressing mix.
Add cheddar and bacon on top of the cream cheese.
Roll up. Roll up some more. Chill. Slice and serve!
It is helpful to watch the original Facebook video here.
Of course, I picked the part of my island that is stained with a yellow marker to photograph this on. Just ignore the scribbles. Because kids.
How to Serve Turkey Pinwheels
I sliced these about one inch thick and serve on cucumber slices. You can serve on low carb crackers if you prefer.
More low carb appetizer recipes:
Brie Appetizer Bites with Raspberry
Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon & Cheese
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 12 slices smoked deli turkey about 3 oz
- 1/4 tsp each garlic powder dill, and minced onion
- 1 tbsp bacon crumbles
- 2 tbsp finely shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Put the cream cheese between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Roll it out until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Peel off the top piece of plastic wrap. Lay the slices of turkey on top of the cream cheese.
- Cover with a new piece of plastic wrap and flip the whole thing over. Peel off the piece of plastic that is now on the top. Sprinkle the spices on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle with the bacon and cheese.
- Roll up the pinwheels so that the turkey is on the outside. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Thinly slice and serve on top of low carb crackers or sliced cucumber.
Nutrition
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Rose says
So I’m horrible with math lol if I wanted to have one whole roll up not sliced that would be 6 servings??
Taryn says
Yes, if you make one big roll with all the ingredients. You could make 2 smaller rolls and each would be 3 servings. If I make this for lunch and not to slice as an appetizer I use less cream cheese and add baby spinach or lettuce.
Ceara says
Is the nutritional info for the whole recipe or just one pinwheel
Taryn says
1/6th of the recipe. That is 2-3 pieces. At the top it lists the number of servings.
Rhonda says
These sound delicious. Perfect for game day, appetizers and after school snacks.
Sandra says
You are a genius! I have made various pinwheels before, but never rolled the cream cheese…just spread it on as best I could. Which was never very good. You can roll cream cheese! Who knew!!!
Linda says
How long do these last? I am looking for snack ideas I can make and grab during the week. Thx
Taryn says
If your turkey is fresh they should last 4-5 days.
NATALIE DAVIS says
These are a delicious snack! My 3 year old and four year old both enjoyed these as well!
Debb says
Rolling up around a dill pickle would be yummy!
Stephanie, One Caring Mom says
With my husband eating low carb, I’m always looking for delicious, easy-to-eat snacks for him to take to work. We’re both huge fans of bacon and ranch as well so these will be absolutely perfect!!
Marcia says
Do you use the dried minced onion or fresh?
Taryn says
I use dried. I think fresh may be too strong of a flavor for this recipe.
Donna says
I just love how easy these are to whip up!
Amy Nash says
These are seriously so easy to make! And they are mesmerizingly delicious (I always feel like I’m being hypnotized into just one more by the yummy swirls, lol).
Christina says
What an easy recipe! My family will love these!
Cate says
This recipe does not work. When you peel the layers, it always sticks to the top. Totally wasted my ingredients trying to get it to unstick from the top sheet
Taryn says
I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. I’ve had dozens of people make this successfully. Maybe the brand of plastic wrap makes a difference.
lisa says
you have to use brick cream cheese and cold. Also try putting back in fridge for a bit before peeling off the plastic
Jean says
I used waxed paper/parchment paper instead.
Cheryl says
I had great success with Glad Press n Seal.
Lara says
How much is a serving?
Taryn says
1/6 of the recipe. It depends on how many pieces you get but about 3 pieces.
Kristin says
So 3 slices is a serving size, just about?
Taryn says
Yes, if you slice into 18 pieces. There are 6 servings so just divide the number of slices you end up with by 6.
Kristin says
Thank you! And the calories & nutritional value is based on a serving right? Not total?
Taryn says
That’s right. Enjoy!
Kristin says
What kind of turkey did you use?
Taryn says
Just inexpensive deli turkey from Costco.
Shayla says
What brand of deli meat do you use? I’m having a hard time finding anything that doesn’t have dextrose. 🙁
Taryn says
I normally use the Costco brand. I’m not sure if it has dextrose but it has 0 carbs.
Holly says
Love these!! Thank you!
Aimee says
If one wanted to add veggies to this, what would you suggest? I’m new to the pinwheel game and my last few experiments have been a bust. I’m excited to try this one.
Taryn says
Maybe baby spinach. I served each slice on cucumber so I didn’t both adding veggies inside.
Yvonnety says
I would suggest cream cheese with veggies. Already chopped and incorporated into the cheese. Very yummy!
Keri, My Table of Three says
An awesome ideas for protein snacks or lunches! Yum