Description
Creamy Southwest Tortilla Pinwheels deliver zesty flavor packed into compact spirals of deliciousness. Mexican-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, creating an irresistible starter you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 can (4¼ ounces / 120 grams) chopped ripe olives
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) chopped green chiles, well drained
- ½ cup (50 grams) chopped green onions
Seasonings:
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Seasoned salt, to taste
Serving Suggestion:
- Salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth, creamy filling by whipping cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream until thoroughly combined and velvety.
- Incorporate chopped olives, diced green chiles, finely sliced green onions, garlic powder, and seasoned salt into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently warm tortillas to enhance their pliability and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Spread the prepared cheese mixture evenly across each tortilla, leaving a small margin around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly, creating a compact cylindrical shape that maintains the filling’s integrity.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to create a sealed package that will help maintain the pinwheel’s shape.
- Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for several hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together, which enhances the overall taste and texture.
- Remove rolls from refrigerator and unwrap carefully, using a sharp serrated knife to slice into uniform bite-sized pieces approximately ½–¾ inches thick.
- Arrange pinwheel slices on a serving platter and accompany with fresh salsa for an optional complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prepare these appetizer tortilla pinwheels ahead of time for stress-free party planning, as they can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas helps them hold their shape and makes slicing easier, ensuring clean and professional-looking appetizer bites.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier spreading across tortillas without tearing the delicate surface.
- Select soft flour tortillas that are pliable and fresh to prevent cracking when rolling and ensure a tight, neat presentation.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to customize the flavor profile and add personal flair.
- Slice pinwheels with a sharp serrated knife and wipe the blade clean between cuts for precise, attractive appetizer pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg