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Quick Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups: Easy 5 Minute Lunch

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These quick turkey and cheese roll-ups are ready in 5 minutes flat and made with simple pantry-friendly ingredients. Perfect for busy days, school lunches, or a fast satisfying meal that even picky eaters will love.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 12–16 slices deli-style turkey breast (about 3–4 slices per roll-up)
  • 4–8 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (1–2 tablespoons per roll-up)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup per roll-up)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (optional, a small handful per roll-up)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm the tortillas: Place one tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 10 seconds. Let cool for about 30 seconds before handling.
  2. Spread the cream cheese: Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread 1-2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
  3. Layer the turkey: Arrange 3-4 slices of turkey breast flat over the cream cheese, overlapping them slightly so there are no gaps.
  4. Add the cheese and spinach: Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar evenly over the turkey. If using spinach, lay a small handful of leaves on top of the cheese and press down gently.
  5. Season lightly: Add a tiny pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
  6. Roll it up tight: Starting at one edge, fold the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly, tucking the filling in as you go. Press down gently to seal the seam.
  7. Secure with toothpicks (optional): If packing for later, insert 2-3 toothpicks evenly spaced along the roll to keep it from unrolling.
  8. Slice and serve: Using a serrated knife, slice the roll into 1-inch rounds. Arrange cut-side up on a plate for serving.

Notes

Warm tortillas are non-negotiable for preventing cracks. Don’t overfill. Let cream cheese soften properly for easy spreading. Slice with a serrated knife for clean cuts. These roll-ups hold up well for a few hours in the fridge; assemble the night before, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and slice just before serving. For lunchboxes, slice and wrap in parchment paper twisting the ends like a candy wrapper.

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