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Taco Roll-Ups (Taco Pinwheels)

These easy taco pinwheels are a fun, party-friendly appetizer or packed lunch. Learn how to make these taco roll-ups here.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 18 1-inch pinwheels
Calories: 264 kcal
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 3 large burrito-size tortillas
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup mild taco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce optional
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely minced cilantro
  • salsa for serving

Instructions

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  1. Combine cream cheese, taco seasoning, taco sauce, and hot sauce (if using) in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
  2. Add in the cheese, chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
  3. Lay one of the tortillas flat on a cutting board, and spread about 1 ½ cup of the cream cheese mixture onto the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortillas, squeezing gently as you roll. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Place rolled tortillas on a baking sheet or plate, and refrigerate rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes to help set the cream cheese.
  5. When chilling time is up, use a serrated knife to cut off the first inch of the roll (this scrap part doesn’t look pretty, but it sure does taste good!). Then cut 1-inch slices down the roll. You should get about six full slices per roll. Serve immediately with salsa for dipping, or refrigerate and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pinwheel Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 181-inch pinwheels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pinwheel
Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 595mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.