Fiesta Pinwheels
Add a pop of color and a burst of zesty flavor to your appetizer spread with these irresistible Fiesta Pinwheels! Featuring soft flour tortillas rolled up with a creamy, spiced filling, this recipe combines tangy cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and a medley of vibrant mix-ins like diced green chilies, red bell pepper, black olives, and fresh cilantro. Infused with the warm, earthy notes of cumin and garlic powder, these pinwheels deliver a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chill time) and sliced into bite-sized rounds, they’re the ultimate make-ahead party snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or packing for a picnic, these colorful pinwheels are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Diced green chilies, drained
- 0.5 cup Chopped black olives
- 0.5 cup Diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, black olives, red bell pepper, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges.
Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
After chilling, remove the plastic wrap and use a sharp knife to slice the tortillas into 1-inch pinwheels.
Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy as a party appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.0 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.6 g | 443% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4956 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.2 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1491 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 946 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
