Description
These bite-sized pinwheels pack bold jalapeño popper flavors into a convenient, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, they combine creamy, cheesy goodness with just the right amount of spice for a truly irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- ½ pound chorizo sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces (1 brick) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa or picante sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 4.5 ounces (1 can) chopped ripe olives, drained
- 4 ounces (1 can) mild green chilies, chopped
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth. - Incorporate Ingredients:
Stir in crumbled chorizo, chopped olives, green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix until evenly combined. - Spread and Roll:
Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about ½ cup of the filling evenly over the tortilla, leaving a ½-inch border. Roll the tortilla tightly. - Chill:
Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. - Slice and Serve:
Remove the wraps and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for cooking chorizo)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook (after filling preparation)
- Cuisine: Mexican