If you want a great appetizer idea, these Mexican tortilla pinwheels are a thing to try. You will love this recipe because it’s fun to make, easy to prepare, and so much fun when ready for serving. A perfect party appetizer that will leave your guests speechless. It will take around 10-15 minutes to prepare, and I am sure that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy them and ask for a second or third serving.

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If you are planning some kind of party and want an easy and quick recipe to whip up, then you should try this one. I promise you that you are going to fall in love with it. 

Why you’ll love the recipe:

The recipe is full of flavor. The combination of flavors, textures, and the whole taste is just oh-so-yummy. 

How to serve it:

Serve them chilled, sliced, and at any time of the year. 

Ingredients:

  • Wholewheat tortillas
  • Salsa
  • Cream Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Black Olives
  • Green Onion

How to make Mexican tortilla pinwheels:

Mix the salsa, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and set aside. 

Stir in the cheddar cheese, drained black olives, and chopped green onion. 

Use a rubber spatula to combine the remaining ingredients with the original ingredients and mix until well combined. 

Remove tortillas from the package. Set aside.

Add the salsa, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Stir to mix.

Add the cheddar cheese, drained black olives, and chopped green onion.

Use a rubber spatula to combine the remaining ingredients with the original ingredients. 

Add some of the mixture to each tortilla and spread it evenly through the whole tortilla. 

Roll out the tortillas into a roll and wrap them tightly in a piece of aluminum foil. 

Place in the fridge and chill well. Cut into smaller pieces and serve to enjoy. 

These tortilla pinwheels are a perfect treat for a party, a great appetizer idea, or a brunch menu for your guests.

Mexican tortilla pinwheels

These tortilla pinwheels are a perfect treat for a party, a great appetizer idea, or a brunch menu for your guests.
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Ingredients
  

  • 8-10- inch wholewheat tortillas
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1- Package 8 Oz Cream Cheese
  • ½ cup Sour Cream 4 Oz
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Can 4.5 Oz Chopped Black Olives Drained
  • 1 Green Onion Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix the salsa, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Mix until combined and set aside.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese, drained black olives, and chopped green onion.
  • Use a rubber spatula to combine the remaining ingredients with the original ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Remove tortillas from the package. Set aside.
  • Add the salsa, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Stir to mix.
  • Add the cheddar cheese, drained black olives, and chopped green onion.
  • Use a rubber spatula to combine the remaining ingredients with the original ingredients.
  • Add some of the mixture to each tortilla and spread it evenly through the whole tortilla.
  • Roll out the tortillas into a roll and wrap them tightly in a piece of aluminum foil.
  • Place in the fridge and chill well. Cut into smaller pieces and serve to enjoy.
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Can you make it ahead?

You can make it up to 1 day ahead of time and slice them just before serving. 

Storage instructions:

Store it in the fridge for up to 1 day. 

Variations and substitutes:

You can also use goat cheese instead of cream cheese for a much richer and better flavor.