Description
Spicy jalapeño popper cream cheese pinwheels deliver a zesty kick of flavor that dances across taste buds. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with heat, these appetizers promise to be the star of any gathering, delighting guests with their irresistible blend of textures and bold southwestern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 5 burrito-sized flour tortillas (8-inch)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 slices bacon (cooked crispy and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) jalapeno (finely chopped, seeds removed)
- 2 scallions (green part only, thinly sliced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sour cream
- Ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Whip softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, finely diced jalapenos, and thinly sliced scallions into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Place a tortilla flat on a clean work surface, carefully spreading the prepared filling across the entire surface, leaving a small margin around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Tightly roll the tortilla into a compact cylindrical shape, ensuring a snug and even formation. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Securely encase each rolled log in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow flavors to meld and filling to set firmly.
- After chilling, remove plastic wrap and slice each log into neat half-inch thick pinwheel rounds using a sharp knife for clean, precise cuts.
- Present the pinwheels chilled, accompanied by ranch dressing as an optional dipping sauce to enhance the appetizer’s flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity to control spiciness, removing seeds for milder flavor or adding more for extra kick.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance, making them perfect for party prep and reducing day-of stress.
- Swap regular tortillas with low-carb or gluten-free versions, and use turkey bacon for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg