Best Southwestern Pinwheels Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS



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These appetizers really look and taste great! And they're really simple to make as well. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how big a crowd your are making it for. Try using both green and red tortillas for a nice colorful platter. Cook time is for the filling's chill time.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions
2 tablespoons chunky salsa (home made or your favorite in a jar)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 flavored 10-inch flour tortillas (tomato/basil, jalapeno/cilantro, or spinach are some kinds I can find in stores here)
lavash bread, works well also
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, scallion, salsa, cilantro and cumin and mix well.
  • Spread mixture evenly over the two flour tortillas- be sure to reach to the ends.
  • Place a single layer of the baby spinach leaves evenly over the crem cheese mixture.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly.
  • This step is important and will give the"pinwheel" look to your appetizers.
  • Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • After rolls are chilled, unwrap and cut each one in half.
  • Begin from the smooth half, and cut roll into 1 inch circles.
  • You should get 4 to 5 circles from each tortilla half depending on how well you tortilla"ends" hold together.
  • Arrange your pinwheels cut side up on your serving platter.
  • Cover and chill for up to one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.9

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PINWHEELS



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I wanted to make pinwheels for our annual Halloween party, but was in a "southwestern" mood, so I came up with this recipe. Everyone at the party enjoyed it - hope you do too!

Provided by Matt4197

Categories     Potluck

Time 55m

Yield 48 slices, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large sun-dried tomato tortillas
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped fine
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
2 -3 green onions, chopped
1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup tex-mex cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and taco seasoning until well blended.
  • Spread evenly onto the tortillas.
  • Next add the black beans, chicken, onions tomatoes and cheese in a thin layer over each tortilla - don't add too much of the toppings or else they will be hard to roll up.
  • Roll tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for 8 hrs or overnight.
  • Slice into 1 inch slices and serve.
  • Note - it is easier to slice if you place them in the freezer for 1/2 hr or so first.
  • ** I only use about 1/2 - 3/4 of the can of beans, it all depends on how much you like them **.
  • ** I only use about 1/2 the package of taco seasoning as well as I find a full packet to be a little too salty **.

ALOUETTE SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS



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YUM! These appetizers are great for a Cinco de Mayo celebration! They are very easy, delicious and healthy!

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 30 Pinwheels, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 1/2 ounce) package Alouette spinach artichoke spreadable cheese
1 whole avocado, meat removed and lightly mashed with fork
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
16 slices turkey breast
16 pieces of canned or bottled roasted red peppers
1 large red onion, diced in small pieces
30 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Mix Alouette® Spinach Artichoke Spreadable Cheese and avocado together to create a smooth paste.
  • Evenly spread a layer of paste to cover each tortilla.
  • Cover each tortilla with 4 slices of turkey breast.
  • Place 4 roasted red pepper filets on top of turkey slices.
  • Evenly divide small diced onion over entire length of tortillas.
  • Roll each tortilla jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks at ¾ inch intervals and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from refrigerator and slice into ¾ inch pinwheels.
  • Note:.
  • For a colorful touch use Sundried Tomato and Spinach Flour Tortillas.

SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS



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Make and share this Southwestern Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 20 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese or 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chunky salsa, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or 1/2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (10 inch) spinach tortillas or 2 (10 inch) green chili peppers tortillas
12 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish)
spinach leaves
salsa

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, cilantro and cumin.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Spread cheese mixture over tortillas.
  • Place a layer of spinach over cheese.
  • Roll tightly and then wrap in plastic.
  • Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
  • Place on a serving platter with the cut side up.
  • Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Before serving, add a dollop of salsa to the top of each pinwheel.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY PINWHEELS



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Pinwheels are soooo easy to make, and the perfect little sandwich to take to get togethers. I like to add green pepper, black beans, and green chilies to the cream cheese mix when I have them on hand, just to make these pinwheels even more festive looking! Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Candace Michelle

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 pinwheels, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 flour tortillas, burrito size
24 slices cajun-style turkey
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (1 ounce) packet dried southwest ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, tabasco sauce, and salsa.
  • Spread about a tablespoon on each tortilla, or until covered.
  • Arrange turkey so that there are 3 pieces per tortilla, and all parts of tortilla are evenly covered.
  • Sprinkle with monterrey jack cheese.
  • Roll the tortilla up to resemble a burrito. Wrap tightly in saran wrap and refrigerate at least an hour.
  • Slice the burrito to make about 5 or 6 pinwheels per burrito, discarding the ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 329.2, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.3

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