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Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Delicious Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels for Easy Entertaining

Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels are easy to make vegetarian appetizers that steal the spotlight at any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or homemade blend
  • 1/4 cup bell peppers finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
For the Tortilla
  • 2 tortillas whole wheat or flavored varieties

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife
  • Sharp knife
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning until smooth and creamy.
  2. Take a large tortilla and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of finely chopped bell peppers, 1/4 cup of sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup of sliced black olives over the cream cheese spread.
  4. Starting at one edge, carefully roll the tortilla tightly away from you.
  5. Wrap the rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the tortilla from the fridge, unwrap it, and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be customized with different vegetables or proteins for a unique twist.

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