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Mexican Pinwheels


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  • Author: chef-emmy
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and colorful tortilla rolls filled with cream cheese, beans, and zesty salsa, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chunky salsa (mild or spicy)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper


Instructions

  1. Blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add salsa, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar, black beans, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
  4. Lay out a tortilla and spread ¼ of the mixture evenly across it, reaching all edges.
  5. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
  7. Slice each log into 1-inch pinwheels with a sharp serrated knife.
  8. Arrange on a platter and garnish with extra cilantro or paprika if desired.

Notes

Chill before slicing for clean cuts. Customize with your favorite meats or veggies.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg