Description
Bacon cheddar ranch pinwheels bring zesty flavors dancing across creamy tortilla layers, creating irresistible party appetizers. Rolled with savory bacon and sharp cheddar, these pinwheels promise delightful bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 240 grams) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters / 170 grams) cooked bacon (chopped (about 5–6 slices))
- 5 each (10-inch / 25 centimeters) flour tortillas
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1/2 package Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by blending softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar, crispy bacon bits, ranch seasoning, dill, and parsley using an electric mixer on low speed. Ensure a smooth, well-incorporated mixture with a pepper seasoning to enhance flavor.
- Carefully spread the prepared filling across each tortilla, extending to the edges for consistent taste distribution. Maintain an even layer without overfilling or underfilling to prevent oozing or dryness.
- Create tight, compact rolls by slowly rotating each tortilla from one end to the other. Ensure minimal air pockets and a uniform cylindrical shape for clean slicing.
- Refrigerate the rolled tortillas wrapped in plastic for a minimum of 1 hour (up to 24 hours) to firm the texture and facilitate precise cutting.
- Remove from refrigerator and use a sharp knife to slice each roll into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheel sections. Position the pinwheels attractively on a serving platter.
- Garnish with additional chopped dill or parsley to add a fresh visual accent and complementary herbal notes to the appetizer.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese is crucial for smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly and spreads easily on tortillas.
- Refrigerating rolled tortillas before slicing helps maintain sharp, clean pinwheel edges and prevents filling from squishing out during cutting.
- Bacon can be swapped with vegetarian alternatives like sun-dried tomatoes or smoked mushrooms for plant-based diets, maintaining similar rich, savory flavor profiles.
- Control salt levels by tasting the filling before spreading, as bacon and ranch seasoning already contribute significant sodium content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg