Description
Whip up vibrant Mexican Pinwheels for your Cinco de Mayo bash! Creamy cheese, zesty chiles, and taco seasoning spread on tortillas create irresistible, easy-to-make bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles, drained
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Mexican blend cheese, drained diced green chiles, and taco seasoning mix. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Step 2: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of each tortilla, almost to the edges.
- Step 3: Sprinkle the finely diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions evenly over the cream cheese mixture on each tortilla.
- Step 4: Tightly roll each tortilla from one end to the other, ensuring it is as snug as possible to prevent gaps. Wrap each rolled tortilla individually in plastic wrap.
- Step 5: Place the wrapped tortilla rolls in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow them to firm up and make slicing easier.
- Step 6: Once chilled, unwrap each roll and use a sharp knife to cut them into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick "pinwheel" slices. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep any leftover whole, unsliced rolls tightly wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, slicing only when ready to serve for the freshest taste and texture.
- These pinwheels are designed to be enjoyed cold, so skip reheating to maintain their delightful texture and fresh flavors.
- For an extra fiesta flourish, serve these vibrant pinwheels alongside a zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or a dollop of sour cream for dipping.
- For perfectly neat pinwheels that hold their shape beautifully, ensure the rolls are thoroughly chilled (preferably overnight) and use a very sharp knife to slice them cleanly without squishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pinwheels
- Calories: 290
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 1g