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Easy Turkey and Cheese Lunchbox Roll-Ups: Best School Snack Idea

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These turkey and cheese roll-ups are a quick, kid-approved lunchbox snack made with tortillas, deli turkey, cream cheese, and cheddar. Ready in under 10 minutes, they’re perfect for school lunches, after-school snacks, or portable meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 slices deli turkey breast
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or microwaving on low for 10-15 seconds.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with mayonnaise (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  3. Lay tortillas flat. If stiff, microwave for 10-15 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to make pliable.
  4. Spread an even layer of cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, about 1/8 inch thick, going to the edges.
  5. Place 2 slices of turkey on each tortilla, overlapping slightly, covering about three-quarters of the tortilla, leaving a 1-inch bare edge.
  6. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar evenly over the turkey. Press gently to adhere.
  7. Starting from the filled edge, roll the tortilla tightly away from you, tucking in any filling. Press the bare edge to seal.
  8. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  9. After chilling, unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp serrated knife.
  10. Arrange pinwheels in a lunchbox or on a platter. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid tearing tortillas. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts. For best results, slice with a serrated knife using a sawing motion. These taste even better the next day.

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