Taco Pinwheels

Name: Taco Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 dozen pinwheels
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup Seasoned Taco Meat; 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 5 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature; 1/2 cup shredded lettuce; Additional salsa

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 3 dozen pinwheels

Test Kitchen Approved

These taco pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that'll be the first to go at your next party.

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Seasoned Taco Meat
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
5 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
Additional salsa

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the taco meat, cheese, salsa, mayonnaise, olives and onion. Spread over tortillas. Sprinkle with lettuce; roll up tightly. Wrap securely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Unwrap and cut into 1-in. pieces. Serve with additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 pinwheel: 51 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

These pinwheels come together quickly when you start with leftover taco meat. They make an appealing party appetizer served with salsa, or a fun lunch option with a salad on the side. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Recipe Creator

Community Cook