Chili Cheddar Pinwheels Recipes

CHILI CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese.
• Add the cheddar cheese, chilies, picante sauce, chili powder, garlic salt and onion powder.
• Separate each tube of crescent roll dough into four rectangles; press perforations to seal.
• Spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each rectangle.
• Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Cut each roll into eight slices; place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Sprinkle with additional chili powder, if desired.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

CHILI CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the cheddar cheese, chilies, picante sauce, chili powder, garlic salt and onion powder until blended. , Separate each tube of crescent roll dough into four rectangles; press perforations to seal. Spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour., Cut each roll into eight slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional chili powder if desired. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

QUICK TORTILLA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Spread on 1 side of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa or picante sauce.

TORTILLA CHEESY PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Mix all of the filling ingredients (everything but the tortillas) together thoroughly.
• Divide the filling and spread evenly over the tortillas.
• Roll up the tortillas.
• Tightly wrap individually in plastic wrap, twisting the ends.
• Refrigerate for several hours.
• (I make the day ahead and refrigerate overnight but they taste great within a couple of hours).
• Unwrap and cut in slices, approx 1/2" thick.

CHEDDAR AND BACON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and allow to cool slightly, then finely chop. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured work surface. Lightly roll each piece of pastry into a 10-inch square. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of each piece of pastry, leaving a slight border around the edges. Sprinkle the Cheddar and bacon in an even layer over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Tightly roll each pastry sheet into a log (jelly roll style), then pinch the seam closed and place seam-side down on the work surface.
• Using a sharp knife, cut both logs crosswise into 12 pinwheels each, approximately 1 inch thick. Transfer 12 pinwheels to each prepared baking sheet, spiral-side up. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water until combined to make an egg wash. Brush the tops and sides of the pinwheels with the egg wash.
• Bake the pinwheels until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

APPETIZER TORTILLA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in olives, green chiles, green onions and seasonings., Spread over tortillas; roll up tightly. Wrap each in plastic, twisting ends to seal; refrigerate several hours., Unwrap. Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-in. slices, using a serrated knife. If desired, serve with salsa.

GREEN CHILE TORTILLA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, chilies, garlic salt and 2 tablespoons picante together.
• Spread on tortillas.
• Roll tortillas tightly, like a jelly roll and wrap in plastic wrap.
• When ready to serve, cut in 1/2-inch pieces.
• Serve with additional picante sauce for dipping.

PILLSBURY BACON CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. Press each into 12x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut lengthwise into 2 long rectangles. Press each into 12x4-inch rectangle.
• 2 Spread dressing over each rectangle to edges. Sprinkle each with bacon, Cheddar cheese and onions. Starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle; press edge to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices; place cut side down on ungreased cookie sheet. 3 Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the first 3 ingredients.
• Evenly divide, and spread the mixed mixture between the 4 the tortillas.
• Drain the pimientos, chilies and olives, and blot on a paper towel to dry; mix the 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture.
• Roll the tortillas very tightly.
• Chill for minimum of 2 hours.
• Remove frome fridge; cut the rolled tortillas into 1-inch pieces (discard the ends if desired).
• Serve with spirals facing upwards-- delicious!