Linda's Crab Pinwheels
Bring a touch of elegance and coastal flavor to your next gathering with Linda's Crab Pinwheels—an irresistible appetizer packed with creamy, cheesy, seafood goodness. This recipe combines tender crab meat with velvety cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a zingy hint of green onions, all seasoned to perfection with smoked paprika and garlic powder. Wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked to golden, buttery crispness, these bite-sized delights are perfect for entertaining or a satisfying snack. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes in the oven, these easy-to-make pinwheels will quickly become a crowd favorite. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh green onions, for a flavorful dish that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature or microwaving for 15 seconds.
Step 3
Gently fold in the crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread an even layer of the crab mixture over the tortilla, making sure to reach all edges.
Step 5
Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, starting from one edge. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Step 6
Using a sharp knife, slice each tortilla roll into approximately 1-inch pieces to create pinwheels.
Step 7
Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden and crisp.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: garnish with additional chopped green onions for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (848.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2294.5 |
| Total Fat 157.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 89.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 533.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6262.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 102.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 15.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1558.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1406.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories