Tortilla Pinwheels
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4.7
Tortilla Pinwheels
Description
This recipe involves blending softened cream cheese and sour cream with diced green chilies, chopped black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. The mix is spread evenly over large flour tortillas before rolling tightly. The rolled tortillas are wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for several hours or overnight, allowing the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Once chilled, the rolls are unwrapped and cut into slices using a sharp knife with a sawing motion to prevent squashing and retain shape. The pinwheels are laid flat on a serving plate, making them an appealing finger food. Variations include experimenting with different tortilla types such as whole wheat or flavored varieties.
These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours ahead, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and still maintain good texture and flavor. The chilling step is important to enhance taste development and ensure the pinwheels hold their shape when cut.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, package
- 4 ounces diced green chilies drained, canned
- 4 ounces black olives drained, chopped, canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Instructions
- Mix all filling ingredients together, except tortillas. Divide filling and spread evenly over tortillas; roll up tortillas.
- Roll each tortilla up in plastic wrap, twisting the ends. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Unwrap; cut into slices. Lay pinwheels flat on glass serving plate.
Notes
- Make pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance; store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Use any tortilla type you prefer, including whole wheat or flavored varieties.
- Spread the filling evenly to prevent overfilling and to help the rolls hold together.
- Chilling helps the flavors meld and keeps the pinwheels intact when slicing.
- Slice with a sharp knife using a sawing motion to avoid squashing the rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50pinwheels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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