Description
Spicy jalapeno popper cream cheese pinwheels bring zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your appetizer spread. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with a kick, these rolled tortilla bites promise a crowd-pleasing snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Protein and Vegetables:
- 6 slices bacon (cooked crispy and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely chopped jalapeno (seeds and membrane removed)
- 2 scallions (green part only, thinly sliced)
Wrap Ingredient:
- 5 burrito sized flour tortillas (8-inch or 20 centimeters)
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base by whisking softened cream cheese and sour cream until silky smooth, ensuring no lumps remain for a velvety texture.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar, finely crumbled bacon, minced jalapenos, and chopped scallions into the mixture, distributing ingredients evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Lay tortilla flat and spread cream cheese mixture edge to edge, leaving minimal margin to maximize filling coverage.
- Carefully roll tortilla tightly from one end, pressing gently to maintain compact shape and prevent filling from escaping.
- Individually wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap, securing ends to maintain cylindrical form.
- Refrigerate rolled tortillas for minimum 4 hours or overnight, allowing mixture to set and flavors to meld thoroughly.
- Remove plastic wrap and use sharp serrated knife to slice each roll into precise half-inch pinwheel sections.
- Arrange pinwheels on serving platter and accompany with ranch dressing for optional dipping, creating an appealing appetizer presentation.
Notes
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free blending without arm strain.
- Use thick-cut bacon and cook until extra crispy, then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess grease for maximum crunch and clean flavor.
- Remove jalapeno seeds for milder heat or use pickled jalapenos for a tangy twist if fresh peppers are too intense for sensitive palates.
- These pinwheels can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, wrapped tightly in plastic, and stored in the refrigerator for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg