Description
Cheesy Taco Pinwheels are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining a delightful mix of creamy cheese, zesty taco seasoning, and vibrant vegetables all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for parties or game day, these pinwheels are easy to make and can be customized to suit any dietary preference. With their savory flavor and eye-catching presentation, they are sure to disappear quickly from any platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, and taco seasoning until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped bell peppers, onions, and olives until evenly distributed.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread an even layer of the filling over it, leaving about half an inch around the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other; ensure it's snug but not overly tight.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, unwrap and slice each roll into pinwheels about 1 inch thick. Serve with sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg