SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS

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Make and share this Southwestern Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 20 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 2 (10 inch) green chili peppers tortillas
12 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish)
spinach leaves
salsa

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, cilantro and cumin.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Spread cheese mixture over tortillas.
  • Place a layer of spinach over cheese.
  • Roll tightly and then wrap in plastic.
  • Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
  • Place on a serving platter with the cut side up.
  • 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.

Jolly Magon
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I used a mild salsa instead of the hot salsa. The pinwheels were still very flavorful.


George Roach
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These pinwheels were delicious! I will definitely be adding them to my regular party appetizer rotation.


Hassan Rajput
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pinwheels turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


SOJAN KHAN
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These pinwheels were a bit dry. I think I should have added more sauce.


Robert Alexander
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I made these pinwheels for my kids and they loved them! They are a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Jimmey Bouffine
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These pinwheels were perfect for my lunch. They were easy to eat and very satisfying.


Ermita Cruz
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The pinwheels were still delicious.


Jay narayan Mahato
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These pinwheels were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it.


Zander Van Rooyen
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The pinwheels turned out great!


GRAYCAT WILFRED
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These pinwheels were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


4wd Combine Driver
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I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful these pinwheels were. I will definitely be making them again.


Awesome Clips
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These pinwheels are perfect for a party or potluck. They are easy to transport and everyone loves them.


Ghafoor Sahil
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use different fillings and toppings to create a variety of different pinwheels.


saviorpe
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These pinwheels were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Mallah SahAb
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I made these pinwheels for my family and they were a big success. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.


Curtis Padgett
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These pinwheels were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


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