Tortilla Pinwheels
Tortilla Pinwheels is a recipe shared with me by one of my nieces who always brings them to our family gatherings. They are wonderful. And they are always devoured. What's not to love? Salsa, Black Olives, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Ham. Yum!
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons black olives minced
- 4 oz. ham ground
- 5-6 pieces flour tortillas 8"
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand.
Prepare the Ingredients
- Mince 3 tablespoons black olives with a knife and cutting board.
- Finely shred 1 cup cheddar cheese. Chop 4 oz. ham with a food processor.
Mix and Assemble the Pinwheels
- In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 cup salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, minced black olives, and ground ham. Mix well.
- If necessary, heat 5-6 pieces flour tortillas in a microwave for 10-20 seconds a few at a time to make more pliable.
- Spread ham mixture to the very edges of tortillas. Tightly roll and place on a tray. Freeze for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, slice in 1" pieces and secure with toothpick. Makes 40-50 pinwheels.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.1mg
