Description
Savory cheesy taco pinwheels deliver a fiesta of flavors in every bite, rolling Mexican-inspired zest into compact spirals. Guests will devour these crowd-pleasing appetizers, craving seconds of the handheld party snacks that promise delicious entertainment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing
Dough and Seasonings:
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (37.5 milliliters) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment.
- In a skillet, thoroughly brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, carefully draining excess fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and water into the beef, simmering for 2-3 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Gently unroll the pizza dough onto a clean surface, creating a flat canvas for assembly.
- Spread the seasoned beef evenly across the dough, leaving a small margin around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle cheese over the beef, covering the entire surface.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder, mimicking a jelly roll technique.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into uniform 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges turn golden and crispy.
- While baking, whisk together yogurt, ranch dressing, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
- Remove pinwheels from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving with the prepared sauce.
Notes
- Customize Spice Levels adjust taco seasoning amount to match your heat preference, from mild to fiery hot.
- Lean Protein Option substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the pinwheels.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation use gluten-free pizza dough or large tortillas as a base to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Ahead these pinwheels can be assembled and refrigerated overnight, making them perfect for quick entertaining or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg