Fiesta Pinwheels

Add a pop of color and a burst of zesty flavor to your appetizer spread with these irresistible Fiesta Pinwheels! Featuring soft flour tortillas rolled up with a creamy, spiced filling, this recipe combines tangy cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and a medley of vibrant mix-ins like diced green chilies, red bell pepper, black olives, and fresh cilantro. Infused with the warm, earthy notes of cumin and garlic powder, these pinwheels deliver a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chill time) and sliced into bite-sized rounds, they’re the ultimate make-ahead party snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or packing for a picnic, these colorful pinwheels are sure to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Diced green chilies, drained
• 0.5 cup Chopped black olives
• 0.5 cup Diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Add the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, black olives, red bell pepper, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.

Step 3

Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges.

Step 4

Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 5

Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 6

After chilling, remove the plastic wrap and use a sharp knife to slice the tortillas into 1-inch pinwheels.

Step 7

Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy as a party appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	952 grams (952.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2341

Total Fat 164.00g	210%
Saturated Fat 88.60g	443%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 401mg	134%
Sodium 4956mg	215%
Total Carbohydrate 167.40g	61%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 67.20g	134%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1491mg	115%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 946mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 27.7%