Description
Mexican pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy cheese, zesty spices, and fresh ingredients all wrapped up in soft tortillas. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to festive parties. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these flavorful pinwheels that are sure to impress your guests. Serve them as a delightful snack or an enticing addition to your charcuterie board. Customize the filling with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch, or enjoy them as they are—either way, they’re a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup Mexican cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in chopped green chilies and shredded cheese.
- Spread ½ to ¾ cup of the mixture on each tortilla evenly.
- Roll each tortilla tightly from one end and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into 1-inch pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg