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Easy Taco Pinwheel Appetizers

Easy Taco Pinwheel Appetizers

These taco pinwheels combine creamy cheese, seasoned beef, and warm tortillas for a flavorful, fun appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 people
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 plastic wrap for wrapping tortillas
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 refrigerator for chilling

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 4 oz diced green chilies drained
  • 8 oz cooked and crumbled ground beef or turkey
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10 inch diameter
  • 1 oz chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning mix, and drained diced green chilies. Stir until fully blended.
  • Gently fold in the cooked and crumbled ground beef or turkey to the cheese mixture.
  • Place a tortilla flat on a clean surface and evenly spread a portion of the filling mixture, leaving a 0.4 inch border around the edges.
  • Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and wrap securely in plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Refrigerate the wrapped tortilla rolls for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
  • Unwrap the chilled rolls and cut into 1 inch wide pinwheels using a sharp knife.
  • Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Customize with black beans or corn.
  • Prepare a day ahead and refrigerate.