Description
Taco Pinwheels are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas and creamy, zesty fillings that burst with flavor in every bite. The contrast of the crunchy exterior and the smooth, savory interior creates a satisfying texture that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas
- Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey, seasoned with taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream, for dipping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked ground meat, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions until well blended.
- Spread an even layer of the filling mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and slice each log into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and a side of sour cream.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with black beans or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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