These Mexican pinwheels make the perfect appetizer—they’re easy, can be made a day ahead, require very few napkins and are always a hit!
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I first posted these Mexican pinwheels (aka Mexican cream cheese wraps) over four years ago. I never loved the photo, so I figured a guest post on Tatertots & Jello was the perfect time to give the recipe—and the photos—a makeover.
These also make for a tasty addition to your Super Bowl party food.
I love these Mexican pinwheels as an appetizer because you can make them from one hour to an entire day ahead. When it’s time to serve these delightful cream cheese wraps, simply remove the plastic wrap and slice into perfectly portion-controlled pieces.
The portion-controlled slices won’t stop you from eating at least have a dozen, trust me.
Feel free to add more or less taco seasoning to taste and kick up the heat by using hot green chilies rather than mild. You can also use plain flour tortillas, though I think the flavored tortillas add a bit of fun color to the mix.
By the way, I’m not lying when I say the packet of Taco Bell Original taco seasoning is our family’s favorite… and we’ve tried quite a few of them!
Not a fan of Mexican-flavored appetizers? (We can still be friends, don’t worry.) Try these buffalo chicken pinwheels. Or maybe these cheesy pigs in a blanket with sriracha dipping sauce. They’re all crowd pleasers!
Printable recipe for Mexican pinwheels below. Enjoy!
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 small can diced green chilies (or jalapenos for added kick)
- 1 (2.25-oz) can black olives, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup salsa, juices drained (if necessary)
- ½ cup diced mix of red, yellow and orange sweet peppers
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Dash taco seasoning
- 6 burrito-size flour tortillas
- Mix cream cheese, chilies, olives, onion, salsa, peppers, cheese and seasoning in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture onto each tortillas. Roll tortillas and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Slice chilled wraps into 1-inch pieces before serving.
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Thalia @ butter and brioche
I am just loving everything about these mexican pin wheels.. they look so delicious and addictive. I definitely will be making the recipe!
Emily Hill
Thanks, Thalia! I love how easy yet tasty they are!
Samantha
I have made these twice now for parties and they have been a huge hit! Each time I forgot an ingredient and even without they were delicious. They are so simple to make and fairly inexpensive. I am now getting requests from my friends to make these every time we hang out. Thanks for the great recipe.
Emily Hill
Yay! So glad you like them. I love how easy and inexpensive–and crowd pleasing–they are. :)
Whitney
Pinwheels are one of my favorite appetizers. I’ve always just made the kind with lunch meat, cheese, and a ranch packet/sour cream mixture. A Mexican filling sounds so delicious! Gonna have to try this one soon :)
Emily Hill
They are seriously so good, right? Love pinwheels!
Petra @ CrumblesAndKale
This sounds so good and it seems to easy. I love that you used different kinds of tortillas, the green one looks fantastic :)
Emily Hill
It’s so fun to use flavored tortillas in this recipe! I think my favorite is always the sun-dried tomato. :)