Southwestern Pinwheels
Packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Southwestern Pinwheels are the ultimate party appetizer or quick snack that will leave guests raving. These easy-to-make pinwheels combine a creamy, seasoned filling of softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and fragrant spices like chili powder and cumin, with a hearty mix of black beans, sweet corn, zesty green chiles, fresh cilantro, and crunchy green onions. Rolled tightly into soft flour tortillas and chilled to perfection, these bite-sized delights offer a satisfying balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors in every swirl. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus a quick chill), they make for a crowd-pleasing treat that can be served fresh or prepped ahead. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or afternoon snacking, these Southwestern Pinwheels are as versatile as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cups Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cups Canned corn, drained
- 4 ounces Diced green chiles, drained
- 0.25 cups Chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well-blended.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and garlic powder to the mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Spread a generous layer of the prepared filling evenly over one flour tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Tightly roll up the tortilla from one end to the other, forming a cylinder shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Wrap each tortilla roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Remove the wraps from the refrigerator and slice them into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.0 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.9 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5036 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1519 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1565 mg | 33% | |
*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.
