Description
These Easy Taco Pinwheel Appetizers are bursting with flavor and make a delightful snack or party treat. With simple ingredients like cream cheese, taco seasoning, and your choice of protein, they’re quick to prepare and loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 4 oz diced green chilies, drained
- 8 oz cooked ground beef or turkey
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, taco seasoning, and green chilies until smooth.
- Spread the mixture on a tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
- Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and arrange on a platter.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For best flavor, let the pinwheels sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg