Description
Savory bacon cheddar ranch pinwheels bring party appetizer perfection to any gathering. Creamy, zesty rolls packed with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar promise delightful bites you’ll crave at every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- ½ cup (75 g) cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce or 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
Garnish and Wrap:
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped green onions
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in the sharp cheddar cheese, creating a rich and tangy base that will provide robust flavor to the pinwheels.
- Gently incorporate the crispy, crumbled bacon pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the creamy mixture for a smoky undertone.
- Sprinkle finely chopped green onions into the blend, adding a fresh, mild onion essence that complements the other ingredients.
- Lay out the tortillas on a clean work surface, preparing them for the flavorful filling.
- Spread the prepared mixture evenly across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Carefully roll the tortillas tightly, ensuring the filling is compact and secure.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them set and make slicing easier.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled rolls into bite-sized pinwheels, creating uniform pieces for serving.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting a delightful appetizer that combines creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Drain bacon bits thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the filling, ensuring pinwheels hold their shape.
- Use thick tortillas or lavash bread for sturdier rolls that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Chill the rolled pinwheels for at least 30 minutes before cutting to get clean, precise slices that showcase the beautiful spiral pattern.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg