Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Tortillas Recipe
Delicious and creamy Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Pinwheels made with crisp bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of spicy jalapeno, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Perfect as a party appetizer or snack, these pinwheels are easy to prepare and can be served with ranch dressing for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for cooking bacon)
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 30 pinwheel slices (6 slices per tortilla log) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 & 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed
- 2 scallions, green part only, thinly sliced
Base:
- 5 burrito-sized flour tortillas (8-inch)
Optional:
- Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add remaining filling ingredients: Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled crispy bacon, finely chopped jalapenos (without seeds and membrane), and thinly sliced scallions to the bowl and stir until fully combined into an even mixture.
- Spread mixture on tortillas: Lay one burrito-sized flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Take one-fifth of the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly over the tortilla, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
- Roll the tortillas: Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other to form a long log. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Chill the pinwheel logs: Wrap each rolled log tightly in plastic wrap, folding the ends securely underneath. Place the wrapped logs in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
- Slice and serve: Unwrap the chilled pinwheel logs and cut each into ½ inch thick slices. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Removing the jalapeno seeds and membrane reduces the heat, but you can leave some seeds for extra spice.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or use a bacon substitute.
- Make sure to chill the pinwheels adequately to help them hold their shape when sliced.
- These pinwheels can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator wrapped tightly.
- Use sharp cheddar for a bold flavor, but you can try other cheeses like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for variation.
Keywords: jalapeno popper, cream cheese pinwheels, appetizer, party snack, bacon, cheddar cheese, tortilla rolls
