Description
Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer or snack that combines the zesty flavors of a taco in a bite-sized, creamy delight. These pinwheels are easy to make, incredibly tasty, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and salsa. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
- Starting from one side, roll the tortilla tightly into a log.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Remove from the refrigerator and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
- To prevent sogginess, make sure the salsa is well-drained before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 210 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: taco pinwheels, cream cheese snacks, party appetizers