Pinwheel Appetizer Recipes

PARTY PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and green onions. Spread this mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle red pepper, celery, black olives, and cheese (if you'd like) over the cream cheese mixture. Roll up the tortillas, then wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.
• Chill 2 hours or overnight. Cut off ends of the rolls, and slice the chilled rolls into 1 inch slices.

TACO PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, taco seasoning and cheddar cheese until well combined.
• Add the chicken, bell peppers and cilantro into the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
• Lay one of the tortillas flat on a cutting board and spread approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture all over the tortilla.
• Roll up tightly.
• Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
• Place the tortilla rolls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour or up to one day.
• Slice the tortilla rolls into 1 inch pinwheels and serve, with guacamole or salsa for dipping if desired.

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.

PINWHEEL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Spread each flour tortilla with one-third of the semisoft cheese.
• Add a layer of the large basil leaves to cover cheese.
• Divide sweet pepper strips over the basil leaves 1-2 inches apart.
• Top with meat slices.
• Spread 1 teaspoons mayonnaise over the meat on each tortilla.
• Roll tortilla up tightly; wrap wach roll with plastic wrap.
• Chill for at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
• To serve: Cut each tortilla roll into 1-inch slices.
• If desired: Skewer each of the cut tortilla rolls onto frilly toothpicks.

PINWHEEL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the chosen seasoning (Mustard, salsa, teriyaki, etc) Until well mixed and spreadable. (For the beef rollups, mix the Bavarian seasoning into the cream cheese mixture. And for veggie version, add the softened goat cheese to the cream cheese spread))
• 2. To make the rolls, place your flour tortilla on the work surface, spread with about 1/4 to 1/5 of the cream cheese mixture. Then proceed as for individual types below.
• 3. For Ham, layer thin slices of ham on top of the cream cheese, making sure to bring ham almost to the edge all around. Place one or two pickle spears crosswise on the lower third of the beef covered tortilla (you may have to cut the spears lengthwise if they are large). Roll tortilla as tightly as possible, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap, Refrigerate til cream cheese has rehardened.
• 4. For Beef, sprinkle a thin layer of chopped peppers, and shredded swiss on the cream cheese layer, place deli sliced beef or corned beef in a layer over the cheese and sprinkle on a thin layer of sauerkraut. Roll tortilla as tightly as possible, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap, Refrigerate til cream cheese has rehardened.
• 5. For Veggies, Finely chop the veggies of your choice, place them in a small bowl and toss with the seasoned salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then drain off accumulated liquid and squeeze out as much as possible. Sprinkle veggies and your choice of shredded cheese over the tortilla. Roll tortilla as tightly as possible, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap, Refrigerate til cream cheese has rehardened.
• 6. Before serving, unwrap the pinwheel rolls and cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Place on platter and serve.
• 7. I have seen these made up as sweet pinwheels using powdered sugar or brown sugar in the cream cheese spread and adding things like drained crushed pineapple or fruit preserves. I have not tried it, but it looked good.