Description
Mexican-inspired tortilla pinwheels bring creamy, zesty flavors to your party spread. Rolled with cream cheese, herbs, and savory proteins, these appetizers promise quick preparation and delightful bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 flour tortillas
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) finely chopped ham
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1.5 ounces (42 grams) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped green onion
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, diced ham, and finely chopped green onions, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Lay out soft tortillas and generously spread the prepared cream cheese blend across each surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll each tortilla into a tight cylinder, applying gentle pressure to maintain a compact shape.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla individually in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to secure the seal.
- Refrigerate the wrapped tortilla rolls for a minimum of two hours to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
- Remove from refrigerator and unwrap the tortillas, using a sharp knife to slice into uniform pinwheel rounds approximately 1-inch thick.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting them with the colorful cross-section facing upward for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easier spreading on tortillas.
- Experiment with different protein options like turkey, chicken, or vegetarian alternatives to create diverse flavor profiles.
- Customize the filling by adding diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or herbs like dill for extra zest and nutrition.
- Make ahead and freeze wrapped tortilla rolls for up to a month, perfect for quick party appetizers or last-minute snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg