These Tortilla Pinwheels are the perfect bite-sized appetizers, made with a delicious cream cheese filling and your choice of tasty add-ins, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. They’re quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!
📋 Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas 🌯
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/2 cup sour cream 🥛
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 🌿
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (optional) 🌶️
- 1/4 cup diced black olives (optional) 🍈
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach (optional) 🥬
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 🧅
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- Mix the filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the extras:
- Stir in the chopped green onions, bell pepper, black olives, and spinach (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
2. Assemble the Pinwheels:
- Spread the filling:
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla:
- Starting from one end, tightly roll up the tortilla into a log shape.
- Repeat:
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
3. Chill the Rolls:
- Chill the rolls:
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps the pinwheels firm up and makes slicing easier.
4. Slice and Serve:
- Slice the pinwheels:
- After chilling, remove the plastic wrap and slice the tortillas into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Serve:
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: 1 hour
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24-30 pinwheels
🔥 Calories: Approximately 80-100 kcal per pinwheel
These Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels are versatile and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. They’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or a fun snack! 🌯🧀🌶️