Description
Tortilla Pinwheels are colorful, bite-sized appetizers made with tortillas rolled around a creamy, cheesy veggie filling and sliced into perfect spirals. Quick, easy, and make-ahead friendly, they’re ideal for parties, picnics, and lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- Flour Tortillas: 4 large (10-inch)
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Sour Cream: 1/4 cup
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Green Onions: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Bell Pepper: 1/2 cup, finely diced
- Fresh Spinach or Lettuce: 1 cup, chopped
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, bell pepper, spinach, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread filling evenly across each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Roll Tightly: Roll tortillas into logs and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Slice: Cut into 1-inch pinwheels with a sharp knife.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange spirals on a platter and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill before slicing for clean, even pinwheels.
- Use flavored tortillas (spinach or tomato) for added color.
- Pat veggies dry to prevent sogginess.
- Slice off uneven ends for neat presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pinwheels
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tortilla pinwheels, rollups, party appetizers, easy finger food, lunchbox snacks