Southwestern Pinwheels

Packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Southwestern Pinwheels are the ultimate party appetizer or quick snack that will leave guests raving. These easy-to-make pinwheels combine a creamy, seasoned filling of softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and fragrant spices like chili powder and cumin, with a hearty mix of black beans, sweet corn, zesty green chiles, fresh cilantro, and crunchy green onions. Rolled tightly into soft flour tortillas and chilled to perfection, these bite-sized delights offer a satisfying balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors in every swirl. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus a quick chill), they make for a crowd-pleasing treat that can be served fresh or prepped ahead. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or afternoon snacking, these Southwestern Pinwheels are as versatile as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cups Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cups Canned corn, drained
• 4 ounces Diced green chiles, drained
• 0.25 cups Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well-blended.

Step 2

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, and green onions.

Step 3

Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and garlic powder to the mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Spread a generous layer of the prepared filling evenly over one flour tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

Step 5

Tightly roll up the tortilla from one end to the other, forming a cylinder shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 6

Wrap each tortilla roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 7

Remove the wraps from the refrigerator and slice them into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.

Step 8

Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1047.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2249.2

Total Fat 146.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 400.9mg	0%
Sodium 5036.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 75.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1518.8mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1565.1mg	0%

*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: 56.5%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 30.6%