Description
Cheesy Jalapeño Holiday Pinwheels are a festive delight that combines creamy cheese with a spicy kick, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these pinwheels are sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. With a few simple ingredients and quick prep time, you’ll have a delicious dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Lay one tortilla flat and spread one-third of the filling evenly over it.
- Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pieces and arrange on a platter.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using flavored cream cheese or incorporating cooked bacon bits. - To make these vegetarian-friendly, simply omit any meat additions. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.