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Cheese and Salsa Fiesta Pinwheels Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 pinwheels
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Fiesta Pinwheels are a quick and easy appetizer made with a creamy, cheesy filling of cream cheese, sour cream, mild salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese, all rolled up inside large flour tortillas. Perfect for parties or a simple snack, they can be served immediately or chilled for later.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mild salsa (recommended: Herdez brand)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other favorite cheese)

Other

  • 6 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
  • Extra salsa, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and even in texture.
  2. Add salsa and cheese: Stir in the mild salsa and shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring everything is evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Spread filling on tortillas: Lay a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1/3 cup of the cream cheese mixture over one half of the tortilla, applying more if you prefer a thicker filling.
  4. Roll the tortillas: Carefully roll up the tortilla tightly, starting from the filled half, leaving the ends open to create a pinwheel shape.
  5. Repeat the process: Continue spreading the filling and rolling with the remaining tortillas and cream cheese mixture.
  6. Slice and serve or chill: You may slice the rolled tortillas into 1 1/2 inch circles to serve immediately with extra salsa for dipping, or cover the pinwheels tightly with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • These Fiesta Pinwheels are incredibly simple to make and great for casual gatherings or snacks.
  • Use mild salsa for a gentle flavor or substitute with medium/hot salsa if preferred.
  • Feel free to switch up the shredded cheese to your favorite variety like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
  • Chilling the pinwheels helps the filling set, making them easier to slice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 494 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/cheese-and-salsa-fiesta-pinwheels-recipe/