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Mexican Fiesta Pinwheels

Mexican Fiesta Pinwheels


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  • Author: Natalie Quinn
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x

Description

Mexican Fiesta Pinwheels are creamy tortilla roll ups filled with a spiced cream cheese mixture, salsa, cheese, and green chilies. These bite size party appetizers are easy to prepare ahead of time and perfect for gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Dash garlic powder
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese, finely shredded
  • 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • Salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Add cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, and garlic powder to a bowl and mix until smooth.
  2. Stir in chopped green chilies and shredded Mexican cheese.
  3. Spread about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  4. Roll each tortilla tightly like a jelly roll and place seam side down in a dish.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Slice each roll into 1 inch pinwheel pieces.
  7. Arrange on a serving tray and serve with salsa.

Notes

  1. Slice rolls up to 24 hours ahead and keep covered in the refrigerator.
  2. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  3. Pinwheels can be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 437
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 746mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 21g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg