Best Fiesta Appetizers Recipes

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FIESTA PINWHEELS



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Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with me, I knew in one bite I'd be taking her Mexican pinwheels home for the holidays. -Diane Martin, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Dash garlic powder
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Salsa

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chiles, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla. , Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TORTILLA ROLLUPS IV



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These rollups are always a HUGE hit with the kids as well as the adults. A creamy, cheesy salsa mixture provides the filling. They are easy to make and may be prepared in advance.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package dry fiesta-style ranch dressing mix
1 cup chunky salsa
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, fiesta-style ranch dressing mix, chunky salsa and Cheddar cheese. Spread even amounts of the mixture onto the tortillas. Roll tortillas and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • To serve, slice the chilled, rolled tortillas into 3/4 inch slices and arrange on a large serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 397.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER



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This recipe proves you don't need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef, rice, corn chips and cheese, it's a nacho lover's dream!-Ann Nace, Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 envelope chili seasoning
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped ripe olives
Hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

FIESTA PINWHEELS



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This is a festive appetizer with cream cheese, sour cream, and picante sauce wrapped in flour tortillas. Serve with salsa.

Provided by ACPHIFER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 2h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pinch garlic powder
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning, and garlic powder together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir olives, chilies, and Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla like a jelly roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. Cut into 1-inch slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 252.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MEXICAN FIESTA BITES



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What does it take to make these tasty Mexican-style appetizers? Sausage, salsa, cheese and-surprise!-won ton wrappers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 won ton wrappers
1 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place 1 won ton wrapper in each of 24 mini muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray, with edges of wrappers extending over tops of cups. Bake 5 min. Meanwhile, combine sausage and salsa.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into won ton cups. Bake 10 min. or until filling is heated through and edges of cups are golden brown. Top with cheese; bake 1 to 2 min. or until melted.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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