Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
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These Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels are a festive and fun party appetizer. So easy to make and these are great as a game day appetizer or quick snack.
Two types of cheeses are blended with jalapeño poppers then rolled up in a tortilla for this easy pinwheel recipe. delicious cold appetizer with a zest of spice.
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Why Try This Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Recipe
These pinwheel appetizers taste just like jalapeno poppers only better. The combination of cream cheese mixed with the jalapeno peppers makes for a delicious finger food snack and it is a very easy recipe.
Pinwheel appetzers are the perfect party food because you can make them ahead of time and you don’t have to spend a lot of time to prepare them. Pinwheels are one of my favorite appetizers and are a great appetizer for game day too.
Ingredients
- jalapeño pepper – Use fresh jalapenos for this recipe
- Cream Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Flour Tortillas- use the large burrito size tortillas
- green onions
- bacon – use crispy bacon pieces, chopped
- spices – garlic powder, onion powder
Equipment and Kitchen Tools
- Medium bowl
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Substitutions & Variations
- You can sub Pepper Jack cheese for the Cheddar if you want more of a kick.
- You can use whole wheat tortillas for a twist.
- You can sub bacon bits if you don’t have bacon
- You can sub turkey bacon.
How to Make Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
Step 1 – In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Step 2 – Mix cream cheese with shredded cheeseand green onions and bacon crumbles.
Step 3- Mix until fully blended.
Step 4 – Spread blended cream cheese mixture on tortilla.
Step 5 – Roll up tortillas. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refridgerator.
Step 6 – Cut pinwheels with a sharp serrated knife and serve.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
Serve as is – they are a great appetizer on their own. If you want to add a sauce. Here are some sauce suggestions:
- Classic Buttermilk Ranch: A cool and creamy counterpoint to the heat of the poppers.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: The tangy blue cheese complements the spiced roll ups beautifully.
- Honey Mustard Dressing: Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the heat.
- Zesty Buffalo Sauce: For those who like things extra hot.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Timesaving Tips
- Use whipped cream cheese to save you from having to cream the cheese.
- Shred the cheese beforehand and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- You can make the filling the night before and store in the fridge until ready to prepare.
More Pinwheel Recipes
Try some of these roll ups with different fillings for delicious appetizer ideas.
Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
Equipment
- medium bowl
- cutting board
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeno
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 5 large burrito tortillas
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the bacon, jalapeno, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spread this mixture onto the large tortillas, leaving about an inch around the edge of each tortilla, and roll them up tight.
- Once all of the tortillas are rolled, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Slice the rolled tortillas into bite size rounds, and enjoy!
Notes
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These were perfect for a baby shower I gave last weekend.