Easy Taco Pinwheels
Make easy taco pinwheels with a flavorful, creamy filling rolled in soft tortillas. A simple recipe that's great for appetizers, snacks, or parties.
Servings 24 pinwheels
Calories 240kcal
Equipment
- skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Serrated Knife or Unflavored Dental Floss
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 lb lean ground beef or shredded chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 4 oz diced tomatoes drained
- 0.25 cup black olives sliced
- 0.25 cup green onions sliced
Signature Zesty Dipping Sauce
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- If using ground beef, brown it in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat completely and stir in the taco seasoning. If using chicken, ensure it is fully cooked and shredded.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked protein, shredded cheese, drained tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the mixture onto each flour tortilla, leaving a small half-inch margin at the edges.
- Roll the tortillas tightly into a log shape.
- Wrap the logs securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to firm up.
- Using a sharp serrated knife or unflavored dental floss, slice the chilled logs into 1-inch thick rounds.
- To make the zesty dipping sauce, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and taco seasoning in a small bowl until smooth.
- Arrange the sliced pinwheels on a platter and serve alongside the dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 240 | Protein: 11g | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 480mg