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Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels: Quick & Irresistibly Delicious Snacks

Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels are easy to prepare snacks that merge creamy richness with zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pinwheels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning adjust for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Vegetables bell peppers, onions, or preferred veggies
  • ½ cup Shredded Cheese optional, use cheddar or jack
Tortilla
  • 4 large Tortilla Wraps whole wheat or spinach optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 packet of taco seasoning. Blend until smooth and evenly seasoned.
  2. Fold in 1 cup of chopped vegetables and ½ cup of shredded cheese (if using) into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Lay out your tortilla wraps and spread a generous layer of the taco cream cheese filling onto each tortilla.
  4. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla up tightly to secure the filling.
  5. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Slice each rolled tortilla into bite-sized pinwheel pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Use a variety of colorful vegetables for presentation. Serve with dips like guacamole or salsa.

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