1. Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels
These pinwheels are so tasty, and they take no time to make. The filling is a simple mix of pesto, cream cheese, sundried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
You can mix all of the ingredients together, or layer them on top of a tortilla. Once you’ve added the filling, roll it up and chill for 30 minutes.
Slice and enjoy!
2. Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
These Mexican tortilla pinwheels are so easy to prepare, and they’re bursting with flavor. The best part? You don’t even need to bake anything.
The filling is a mix of sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, olives, taco seasoning and green onions.
Just mix these ingredients together, spread the filling on a tortilla and roll it up. Chill to set, and then slice before serving.
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3. Italian Pinwheels
It doesn’t get much easier than these tortilla pinwheel appetizers. Each tortilla is filled with a mix of cream cheese, spices, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, provolone cheese and salami.
You can add any mix of deli meats you want. I sometimes add pepperoni or turkey. The ingredients are flexible, so you can customize this dish however you want.
4. Greek Salad Pinwheels
Fresh and flavorful, these Greek salad pinwheels are a crowd-pleaser. They feature delicious ingredients like olives, tomatoes, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and parsley.
The base of the filling is a tasty blend of feta cheese, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar and spices.
You’ll need to chill your rolled up tortillas before slicing and serving, but it’s worth the extra time.
5. Rainbow Tortilla Pinwheels
These rainbow pinwheels are so colorful, delicious and healthy. Your guests will devour every last bite and forget that this is one appetizer that’s good for them.
The secret is the spread – La Terra Fina Sriracha Three Cheese Dip. It adds so much flavor to these pinwheels. But if you can’t find this exact product, you can use any dip or spread you want. Even ranch dressing would taste delicious in this recipe.
Apart from the spread, you’ll also need baby carrots, bell peppers, spinach tortilla wraps, cabbage and fresh spinach.
6. Spinach Dip Pinwheels
These pinwheels are baked to perfection in just 12-15 minutes. They feature a delicious filling made with spinach, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions and spices.
Make sure you soften the cream cheese before you start mixing and rolling. It will make it much easier to create the filling.
7. Antojitos
These Tex-Mex-inspired tortilla pinwheel appetizers are so easy to make and taste delicious. Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, jalapenos, green onions and hot sauce add so much flavor. Cream cheese and sour cream add creaminess.
Once you’ve rolled and sliced your pinwheels, you’ll bake your slices for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
You can serve with sour cream or just on their own.
8. Easy Pinwheels
Fresh spinach, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, herbs and mozzarella cheese – all rolled up in a flour tortilla. Your guests will love these appetizers, and they’re so easy to prepare.
These pinwheels need to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing, but the rest of the prep is quick and simple.
9. Easy Vegetarian Tortilla Pinwheels
These vegetarian tortilla pinwheels have a delicious and healthy filling made with green onions, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, herbs and cream cheese.
I like to add cheese to the mix and a few red chili flakes for some spice.
Use any type of tortilla you want. Sundried tomato wraps add some color and a little more flavor to the mix.
10. Crack Chicken Pinwheels
These pinwheels really are addicting. Cream cheese, bacon, chicken and ranch dressing. You can use rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon to save time when making these. And you can even make them ahead of time. Just keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
Prep takes about 10 minutes, so this is a dish that you can make last minute if you’re having unexpected guests.
11. Spinach Artichoke Dip Pinwheels
Spinach artichoke dip in a tasty pinwheel. This appetizer is so easy to make, but it will taste like you spent hours preparing it.
You’ll need just a few ingredients: frozen spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese and spices.
Just mix the filling ingredients together, spread on a tortilla, roll and refrigerate until set. Slice and serve! If you want, you could also bake these pinwheels for a short time to melt the cheese and enhance the flavors even more.
12. Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups
I love this recipe because it’s so versatile and flexible. You can use whatever veggies you want: carrots, bell peppers, riced cauliflower, broccoli, red onion – whatever you want.
You’ll mix your vegetable blend with cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning and dried dill.
Feel free to add shredded cheddar cheese or whatever other flavorful ingredients you want.
13. Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels
These simple tortilla pinwheel appetizers are always a big hit at gatherings. Why? It’s the cheddar, bacon and ranch spread that really makes this dish so flavorful.
This recipe calls for deli turkey meat, but you can use whatever meat you want. You can even use vegan deli meat or smashed black beans if you want a vegetarian version.
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14. Classic Spinach Dip in Tortilla Pinwheels
Here’s another delicious take on spinach dip pinwheels. This recipe calls for mayonnaise as well as cream cheese and sour cream. Plus, you’ll add Knorr’s Vegetable Recipe mix, bacon pieces and water chestnuts into the mix.
Of course, you’ll add frozen spinach to the filling.
15. Sundried Tomato Roll-Ups
Sundried tomatoes, frozen spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves – what more could you ask for? Mix these ingredients with softened cream cheese and you have the perfect filling for your pinwheels.
16. Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels
Cucumber and dill is a classic combination and an unbelievably tasty filling for pinwheels. This recipe pairs these two ingredients with cream cheese and ranch dressing seasoning.
Spread over your tortillas, roll, slice and serve. It’s that easy!
17. Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
Crispy bacon, delicious ranch and cheddar cheese come together well with this pinwheel recipe. You’ll also need:
- Cream cheese
- Dry ranch seasoning mix
- Extra spices
- Tortillas
Mix all of your ingredients in a large bowl and then beat with an electric mixer. Spread across tortillas, roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate, cut into rolls and serve.
18. Pesto Caprese Pinwheels
Start by removing the innards of your tomato and dice. In a small bowl, combine your salt, garlic powder, cream and mozzarella cheese. Stir well so that all ingredients are combined.
Spread a thin layer of the mixture on your flour tortilla, and then add your basil pesto on top.
Sprinkle your tomato on top of the pesto and press into the cheese mixture. Roll the tortilla into a tight log, freeze for 10 minutes and then cut into 1/2 inch pinwheels.
19. Pickle Dip Pinwheels
Pickle dip tortilla pinwheel appetizers are perfect for potlucks and parties. All you need is cream cheese, dill pickle spears, green onions, ranch seasoning, diced ham and flour tortillas. Beat your cream cheese until it’s light, fold in your diced ham, green onion, pickles and ranch seasoning.
Spread and roll on the tortillas, chill and slice into pinwheels with a sharp knife.
20. Chicken Avocado Salad Pinwheels
Do you have shredded, cooked chicken? If so, all you need are flour tortillas, overripe avocado, mayonnaise, black pepper, celery and green onion to make these. Start by prepping your veggies, dicing the celery and green onions before setting them aside.
Mix your mayonnaise with your avocado and make sure to mash well. Season with black pepper. Fold your chicken into the mixture until it’s well coated. Spread on your tortilla, fold tightly and cut into pinwheels.
21. Bacon Spinach Roll Ups
Ready to make delish bacon pinwheels? You’ll only need large tortillas, bacon, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, sour cream, baby spinach, chives, shredded sharp cheddar, salt and pepper.
Combine your sour and cream cheese with your seasoning and mix.
Add your bacon, cheese, chives, spinach, salt and pepper before mixing again. Spread on your tortillas, leave space around the edge, roll tightly and then slice into pinwheels.
22. Ham & Cheese Tortilla Pinwheel
It doesn’t get much simpler than this recipe. Beat cream cheese until it’s soft, add mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix. Combine well, lay out your tortilla and spread a thin layer of the mix on the tortillas.
Add three slices of ham and cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and then slice into 1/2 inch pinwheels before refrigerating.
23. Veggie Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Ups
Soften your cream cheese so that it’s easy to spread. Dice your onions, peppers, celery and cucumbers. Grate your carrots and chop any herbs you want to add. Combine with shredded cheddar, mayonnaise and cream cheese.
Spread your mixture on your tortillas, roll tightly and then wrap with plastic wrap.
Freeze for 30 minutes before serving.
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24. Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Perfect for an afternoon picnic, these pinwheels are overflowing with cream and cheese while still offering a bit of spice. Mix your cream cheese, hot sauce, blue cheese, Colby-Jack, green onions, garlic powder and salt together in a bowl.
Add shredded chicken to the mixture. Coat well. Spread on a tortilla, wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
