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Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels: 6 Simple Steps to Pure Flavor Bliss

Delicious Mexican Pinwheels filled with cream cheese and spices.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 pinwheels 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, and cilantro.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  3. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log.
  4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Slice into pinwheels and serve.

Notes

  • For spicier pinwheels, add jalapeños to the filling.
  • These can be made a day in advance.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Mexican Pinwheels