Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to keeping them from falling apart is to chill the filling before rolling. They’re perfect for a quick appetizer or light dinner. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy California Roll Sushi Bowls and Roasted Veggie Pasta with Feta.
Why This Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy golden crust
- Packed with fresh herb and cheese flavor
- Easy to make and customize
What You'll Need for Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Ground turkey
- Fresh spinach
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh herbs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Optional: Marinara sauce
- Optional: Pesto
- Optional: Ranch dressing
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ground turkey: Lean ground turkey works best.
- Fresh spinach: Baby spinach works well.
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese is easier to mix.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Food processor — Saves time and ensures even mixing → See on Amazon
- Meat thermometer — Prevents overcooking and ensures food safety → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
- Prepare the filling: Cook ground turkey, mix with cream cheese, spinach, herbs, salt, and pepper. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the roll-ups: Spread filling on a large piece of plastic wrap, top with another piece, and roll into a log. Remove wrap and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Bake the roll-ups: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place roll-ups on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overfilling the roll-ups to prevent them from falling apart. If they do, use toothpicks to hold them together.
- Substitution: You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground turkey.
- Make-ahead: These roll-ups can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Storing & Reheating Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: These roll-ups can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Freezing Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
Freeze uncooked roll-ups for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Using a meat mallet to flatten the ground turkey makes it easier to mix in the other ingredients.
- Best substitution: You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground turkey.
- Make-ahead: These roll-ups can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your roll-ups are falling apart, use toothpicks to hold them together.
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Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ground turkey
- Fresh spinach
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh herbs
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
Optional Toppings
- Marinara sauce
- Pesto
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Cook ground turkey, mix with cream cheese, spinach, herbs, salt, and pepper. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the roll-ups: Spread filling on a large piece of plastic wrap, top with another piece, and roll into a log. Remove wrap and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Bake the roll-ups: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place roll-ups on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Chef tip: Using a meat mallet to flatten the ground turkey makes it easier to mix in the other ingredients.
- Best substitution: You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground turkey.
- Make-ahead: These roll-ups can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your roll-ups are falling apart, use toothpicks to hold them together.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked roll-ups for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.
- Make ahead: These roll-ups can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups FAQs
Yes, you can assemble these roll-ups up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.
They may have been overfilled or not chilled enough before rolling. Use toothpicks to hold them together if needed.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked roll-ups for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
You can reheat these in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
These roll-ups are great with marinara sauce, pesto, or ranch dressing for dipping.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Herb Cheese Spinach Turkey Roll-Ups and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
