Southwestern Pinwheels Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese or 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons chunky salsa, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or 1/2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 (10 inch) spinach tortillas or (10 inch) green chili peppers tortillas; 12 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish); spinach leaves; salsa

Servings: persons

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese or 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chunky salsa, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or 1/2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (10 inch) spinach tortillas or (10 inch) green chili peppers tortillas
12 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish)
spinach leaves
salsa

1
In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, cilantro and cumin.
2
Mix until combined.
3
Spread cheese mixture over tortillas.
4
Place a layer of spinach over cheese.
5
Roll tightly and then wrap in plastic.
6
Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
7
Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
8
Place on a serving platter with the cut side up.
9
Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Before serving, add a dollop of salsa to the top of each pinwheel.

147

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese or 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons chunky salsa, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or 1/2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Pinwheels falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Pinwheels

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