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Taco Pinwheels

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian (if using plant-based alternatives)

Description

A delicious snack that blends the flavors of classic tacos in a rolled appetizer form, perfect for parties and gatherings.


Ingredients

  • Large flour tortillas (25-30 cm diameter)
  • Full-fat cream cheese
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Taco seasoning
  • Ground beef (or chicken/plant-based alternatives)
  • Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Salsa (drained)
  • Chopped green onions or chives (optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Diced jalapeños or bell peppers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat until browned; drain and cool completely.
  2. Remove the cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) from the fridge 30 minutes prior to use to reach room temperature.
  3. Mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. Add the taco seasoning, cooled ground beef, shredded cheese, and drained salsa; stir until fully incorporated.
  5. Spread 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture evenly over a flat tortilla.
  6. Roll the tortilla tightly, starting from the edge without a border. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill for 2-4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Slice each roll into 1-1.5 cm thick rounds.
  9. Arrange the taco pinwheels decoratively on a serving platter.

Notes

If desired, these pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance for deeper flavors. They can also be reheated in an air fryer at 180 °C for 5-7 minutes for a crispier texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg