Description
Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe. These delightful bites are a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness with a spicy kick that makes them irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled bacon (cooked)
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, finely diced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup corn (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture by combining softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
- Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.
- Slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch wide pinwheels using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Make ahead by preparing a day in advance and storing in the fridge.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes after slicing for better shape.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g