by Diana Rattray
These tortilla roll-ups are a popular pinwheel-style appetizer for parties and gatherings. The rolls are filled with a savory cream cheese and sour cream mixture with ripe olives, cheddar cheese, and chile peppers. Serve them with salsa, homemade or purchased.
Recipe Variations
- Tortillas – Use low carb tortillas or flavored tortillas or wraps, such as spinach, tomato basil, jalapeño cheddar, or whole wheat.
- Cheese – Replace the shredded cheddar cheese with pepper jack or a Mexican blend of cheeses.
- Meat – Try adding finely chopped bacon or ham for smoky flavor.
- Nuts – Chopped pecans or walnuts can add extra texture and crunch.
- Peppers – Instead of mild chile peppers, use minced pickled or fresh jalapeño peppers.
- Pimientos – Add chopped pimientos or roasted red pepper to a pop of color.
- Flavors – Experiment with spices and seasonings, such as cumin, taco seasoning, garlic powder, chives, and chopped cilantro.
Tortilla Roll-Ups
Tortilla roll-ups are party-ready cream cheese-filled pinwheels. Serve these tasty tortilla roll-ups with salsa. Take a look at the many possible variations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chiles, well-drained
- 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 flour tortillas, 8-inch
- Fresh or purchased salsa or pico de gallo, your favorite
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Beat until well blended. Stir in the cheddar cheese, chopped chile peppers, pimientos, and sliced olives.
- Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
- For each tortilla, spread a heaping tablespoon over each, then roll up. Place on a plate or platter, seam side down. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut each filled tortilla roll into six 1-inch pinwheels.
- These are delicious served with fresh or purchased salsa or pico de gallo.
