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TACO TWIRLS



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I created this easy and fun appetizer to serve our guests at Peach Brandy Cottage. It appeals to every age group, and is vegetarian and healthy. We get lots of requests for this recipe.

Provided by Peach Brandy Cottage

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 64 taco twirls, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large flour tortillas
1 (31 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream (can use Reduced Fat)
1/8 cup taco seasoning (1 pkg)
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In one bowl, mash Refried Beans, add up to 1/2 cup water if necessary to make spreadable. (Beans should be the consistancy of peanut butter.)
  • In another bowl, mix Sour Cream, Taco Seasoning, and chopped green onion.
  • Spread 1/8 of Refried Beans on each Tortilla, then spread 1/8 Sour Cream mixture on each, overlapping bean mixture. Roll up.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, so flavors can blend. (Can be served immediately if you prefer.)
  • Slice off unfilled ends, then slice remaining roll into 8 pieces.
  • Garnish with Cilantro, if desired.

TACO TWISTS



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Why serve tacos only in ordinary flour or corn tortillas? For a mouthwatering change of pace, bake the taco beef in flaky, golden crescent rolls. My family enjoys these for a warm lunch or light dinner.-Carla Kreider, Quarryville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
Optional: Shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and sliced seeded jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cheese, salsa, chiles, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, salt and cumin. , Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 12 rectangles. Place on ungreased baking sheets; press perforations to seal. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring 4 corners to the center and twist; pinch to seal. , Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired. , Freeze option: Freeze baked, cooled taco twists for up to 3 months. Bake frozen twists on an ungreased baking sheet at 350° until heated through, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

TORTILLA PINWHEELS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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These tortilla pinwheels are very popular, especially for holidays. Serve with salsa, ranch dressing, sour cream, or guacamole.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese ( softened )
6 green onions (chopped)
4 ounces chopped green chiles (drained)
8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded, about 2 cups)
Dash salt (or to taste)
Dash freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
5 to 6 large flour tortillas (room temperature)
Optional: salsa, ranch dressing, sour cream, guacamole, or other dips

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the sour cream and cream cheese in a bowl mix with an electric mixer on low until well blended. Add the green onions, chiles, and cheddar cheese. Beat just until blended. Taste and add salt and ground black pepper, as needed.
  • Spread mixture thinly and evenly over tortillas to within about 1/4 inch of the edges.
  • Roll each filled tortilla up jellyroll fashion, wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap, and refrigerate if you're making ahead.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa or a few different dips. Ranch dressing, guacamole , and sour cream are all good choices. Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 126 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 36 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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