Creamy Taco Pinwheels Recipe
Creamy Taco Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. These flavorful pinwheels combine a savory taco-seasoned mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cooked ground beef or turkey, spread inside soft flour tortillas, then rolled and chilled. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a quick bite, they offer a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy taste wrapped in bite-sized pinwheel form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for cooking the ground meat)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 pinwheels
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas – 4
- Cream cheese, softened – 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt – ½ cup (120 ml)
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese – 1 cup (about 100 g)
- Cooked ground beef or turkey, seasoned with taco seasoning – 1 cup (about 150 g)
- Chopped green onions – ¼ cup (about 25 g)
- Taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade) – 1 tablespoon
- Diced bell peppers or tomatoes (optional) – ½ cup (about 75 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked seasoned ground beef or turkey, taco seasoning, chopped green onions, and optional diced bell peppers or tomatoes. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay out each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the prepared filling mixture over each tortilla, making sure to leave about a ½-inch border around the edges to prevent over-spilling when rolling.
- Roll tightly: Starting from one edge, carefully roll each tortilla into a tight log, ensuring the filling stays evenly packed inside. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make slicing easier.
- Slice & serve: Remove the plastic wrap and slice each tortilla roll into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife. Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a serving platter. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor, or warm slightly if preferred.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- To add more veggies, include finely diced bell peppers, tomatoes, or jalapeños in the filling.
- Make sure to chill the rolled tortillas to help them hold their shape when sliced.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream as additional dips if desired.
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