Grilled Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Tortillas - 4 - 6 large flour tortillas. White flour tortillas are found at most grocery stores. Tomato tortillas and spinach tortillas are also widely available.

Salsa - 4 - 6 tablespoons - Use your preferred salsa—one tablespoon per tortilla. I used my favorite brand, 505 Southwestern pineapple, mango, and jalapeno salsa.

Cream Cheese - 1 package (8 ounces) at room temperature - Full this recipe, use regular, or full fat, cream cheese. For the best spread, always use room-temperature cream cheese. If you have butter directly from the refrigerator, microwave on power level 5 in ten-second bursts.

Butter - 3 tablespoons - Use the butter of your choice. For the best spread, always use room temperature butter. If you have butter directly from the refrigerator, microwave on power level 5 in ten-second bursts.

Instructions

Time needed: 10 minutes.

Grilled Cream Cheese Pinwheel Recipe

1. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese (about 1 tablespoon) onto one side of the flour tortilla, leaving one inch around the perimeter. Spread a thin layer (about 1 tablespoon) of salsa on top of the cream cheese.
2. Tightly roll up the tortilla and, using a sharp knife, cut off the ends of the tortilla. Then slice the pinwheel into equal sections—roughly 1” rounds.
3. Heat a skillet using medium to high heat and add butter. After the butter has melted, place the tortilla on the skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes on each side.
4. Remove from the skillet and serve warm. If serving later, cook now and warm up in the oven at a low temperature (200F/100C).

Alternatives

Tortillas - I used regular tortillas. Spinach, tomato, or whole wheat tortillas also work with this recipe.

Butter - Olive oil, vegetable oil, or another lightweight oil can be substituted for butter.

Filling Suggestions

Flavorful Filling - Any salsa can substitute for fruit salsa with this recipe. Instead of salsa, you can sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder over the cream cheese. Then add black olives, green chiles, or your other favorite pinwheel filling.

• FILLINGS
• Black Olives
• Cheddar Cheese
• Feta Cheese
• Green Chilies
• Green Peppers

• FILLINGS
• Green Onions
• Red Bell Pepper
• Red Onion
• Tomatoes

• SEASONINGS
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Ranch Dressing Mix
• Taco Seasoning

Vegan

To make a vegan version, substitute with plant-based butter or olive oil. Also, substitute with vegan cream cheese or another vegan cheese that melts well.

Air Fryer

Roll up the tortilla and brush melted butter over the top. Slice the tortilla into one-inch rounds, and place it in a single layer in the air fryer tray. Air fry the tortilla bites for 6 minutes at 375°F. Flip the bites at the 3-minute mark, halfway through the cooking time.

Grilled Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Servings: 8 people

Prep Time: 4 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Equipment

• 1 Skillet

Ingredients

• 4-6 flour tortillas
• 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 -6 tablespoons of favorite salsa
• 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

• Prep: Spead one tablespoon of cream cheese onto one side of the flour tortilla leaving one inch around the perimeter. Spread one tablespoon of salsa on top of the cream chease. Tightly roll up the tortilla and slice it into one-inch rounds. 4-6 flour tortillas, 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, room temperature, 4 -6 tablespoons of favorite salsa
• Grill: Heat up a skillet using medium to high heat and add butter. After the butter has melted place the tortilla on the skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes on each side. 3 tablespoons butter
• Serve: Remove from the skillet and serve warm. If serving later, cook now and warm up in the oven at a low temperature (200F/100C).