Best 8 Tortilla Appetizer Wedges Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible tortilla appetizer wedges, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and easy snack. With three distinct recipes to choose from, each offering a unique flavor profile, there's something for every palate to savor. From the classic combination of cheese and salsa to the zesty kick of black beans and corn, and the tantalizing blend of chicken and guacamole, these tortilla wedges are guaranteed to be the hit of your next gathering. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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This southwestern "pizza" stack offers great flavor with very little fat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ fat-free refried beans
1 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Mix salsa and sour cream. Reserve half of the salsa mixture. Mix half of the salsa mixture, half of the bell pepper and the chicken.
  • Place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet and spread with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole and place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans and place on guacamole. Top each stack with remaining salsa mixture, tortilla, bell pepper and cheese.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

TORTILLA WEDGES



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This recipe came from my friend Julie. She made many of these for me while I was pregnant with my second child. They are very addicting! Cooking time is actually 'chill' time

Provided by Miss V

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
10 (6 inch) tortillas or 10 (8 inch) tortillas
picante sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except tortillas and picante sauce.
  • Spread a thin amount over tortillas making two stacks of layered tortillas.
  • Chill. Cut into wedges.
  • Serve with picante sauce.

APPETIZER TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla pinwheel sandwiches, people ask me for the recipe, too! The cream cheese pinwheels can be made ahead of time and sliced just before serving, leaving you time for other last-minute party preparations. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, well drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Garlic powder to taste
Seasoned salt to taste
5 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in olives, green chiles, green onions and seasonings., Spread over tortillas; roll up tightly. Wrap each in plastic, twisting ends to seal; refrigerate several hours., Unwrap. Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-in. slices, using a serrated knife. If desired, serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TURKEY SALSA BOWLS WITH TORTILLA WEDGES



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Delicious and nutritious, this dish was a favorite of the kids who participated in the junior chef classes I taught at my church. The recipe encouraged creativity and healthy eating as students designed their own salsa bowls using whole grains, vegetables and lean protein. -Jean Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 green onions, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) medium salsa
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 cup water
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 cups torn romaine (about 1 head)
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, cubed avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with pepper, celery and green onions over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in salsa, beans, rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes., Brush both sides of tortillas with oil; cut each into 8 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., To serve, divide lettuce among 8 bowls; top with turkey mixture. Serve with tortilla wedges; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic exchanges

TORTILLA APPETIZER RECIPE



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Make this Tortilla Appetizer Recipe with ground beef, salsa and Mexican-style shredded cheese. The tasty little tortilla bites in this Tortilla Appetizer Recipe pack a lot of flavor!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 tsp. chili powder
48 scooped tortilla chips
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Brown meat in skillet; drain.
  • Stir in salsa and chili powder; simmer on low heat 3 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Place tortilla chips in single layer on rimmed baking sheet; fill with meat mixture, adding about 1 tsp. to each. Top with cheese.
  • Bake 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0.7793 g, Protein 11 g

GARLIC-ONION TORTILLA STACK



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 16h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3/4 cup roasted garlic
Olive Oil
2/3 cup canola oil
4 cups small-diced red onion (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Twelve 8-inch flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Add the garlic to a skillet over low heat with a little olive oil and cook until the garlic just squishes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the canola oil. Add the onions and cook until lightly browned but not overly dark, about 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the butter and sugar and cook until the onions have thoroughly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add the roasted garlic, Parmesan, mayonnaise, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Remove from the heat, transfer to a medium bowl and set aside to cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Reserve one-third of the mixture in the refrigerator to use to make the dipping sauce. Evenly spread the remaining mixture on the top of 11 of the tortillas. Stack the tortillas on top of one another and top with the remaining tortilla. Wrap the tortilla stack in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours to set up.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Cut the stack into 16 wedges. Using tongs, grill each wedge on the cut sides until it's warmed and grill marks appear.
  • Mix the reserved onion mixture with the balsamic vinegar to make a dipping sauce; season to taste. Serve the wedges with the dipping sauce.

WART-TOPPED QUESADILLA WEDGES



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Give the lowly olive a ghoulish spin when it turns into a lumpy decoration for these Halloween snacks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Cooking spray
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos, 8 inch (from 11.5-oz package)
1/2 cup refrigerated original barbeque sauce with shredded pork (from 18-oz container)
2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (2 oz)
4 teaspoons shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (1/3 oz)
8 pitted large ripe or green olives, cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place 2 tortillas on cookie sheet. Spread half of barbeque sauce with pork over each tortilla. Sprinkle half of the pickle relish over each. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese and remaining tortillas. Spray top of each with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned and filling is hot.
  • Remove partially baked quesadillas from oven. Immediately drop 4 teaspoons cheese by 1/4 teaspoonfuls around edges of quesadillas, spacing evenly and making 8 piles of cheese on each. Top each pile of cheese with 1 olive half to resemble wart.
  • Return to oven; bake about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BASIL & CHEESE TORTILLA WEDGES



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Make and share this Basil & Cheese Tortilla Wedges recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 8 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 flour tortillas (fajita size)
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons zesty Italian dressing
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400ºF.
  • Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese, basil leaves and second tortilla.
  • BRUSH or drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • BAKE 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into eight wedges to serve.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor and texture, use high-quality tortillas. Freshly made tortillas are ideal, but store-bought tortillas can also be used.
  • For a crispy appetizer, bake the tortilla wedges at a high temperature for a shorter amount of time. For a softer, chewier appetizer, bake them at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time.
  • Feel free to experiment with different toppings and fillings. Some popular options include cheese, beans, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
  • If you are using a store-bought tortilla, you may need to brush it with oil before baking to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • The tortilla wedges can be served hot, warm, or cold. They are a great appetizer for parties or potlucks.

Conclusion:

Tortilla appetizer wedges are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. With a variety of toppings and fillings to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give tortilla appetizer wedges a try.

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