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Mexican Pinwheels Recipe for Picnics

Mexican Pinwheels Recipe for Picnics: Easy, Flavorful Fun

Mexican pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for picnics, blending cream cheese, salsa, and zesty flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt can be used instead.
  • 1/2 cup Salsa or Picante Sauce Use hot salsa for an extra kick if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning or Hidden Valley Ranch Fiesta Seasoning Dip Homemade taco seasoning is a great alternative.
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Cheese Mix Feel free to swap with your favorite shredded cheese.
For the Tortillas
  • 2 10-inch Flour Tortillas Opt for regular tortillas to maintain the right firmness and prevent sogginess.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of salsa, blending until well combined. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and mix thoroughly.
  2. Take a 10-inch flour tortilla and lay it flat on a cutting board. Spread approximately 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture evenly across the tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border.
  3. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese mix over the cream cheese filling, aiming for about 1/2 cup.
  4. Starting from the edge, carefully roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape. Ensure the seam is on the bottom to hold everything together.
  5. Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  6. Unwrap the log and slice into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese mixture is thick to prevent sogginess. Use firm tortillas to avoid breaks. Refrigerating overnight enhances flavors. Use a sharp knife to slice for clean cuts.

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