Description
These Taco Pinwheels are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any gathering. The creamy, cheesy filling with seasoned taco meat wrapped in a soft tortilla is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the taco meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
For the cream cheese mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
For assembly:
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
Instructions
- Cook the taco meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and green onions. Add the cooled taco meat and stir until fully combined.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay out each tortilla and spread a generous layer of the mixture over the entire surface. Roll each tortilla tightly, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Slice and serve: Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- These pinwheels are great for meal prep or party platters.
- You can customize by using ground turkey or refried beans for a vegetarian option.
- Enhance the flavor with additions like chopped olives or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
