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Mexican Pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that’s loaded with flavor. With the classic ingredients of your favorite taco, this simple dish is perfect for everyone!

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Easiest Pinwheels Appetizer 

Mexican food is a favorite around here.

From the zesty guacamole to baked chicken tacos to sheet pan chicken fajitas, I love it all. Especially when chips and homemade salsa are involved. Along with a margarita, of course!

And easy appetizers? Those are even more delicious when taco flavors are involved. 

This Mexican taco pinwheels recipe is about the easiest and most delicious snack out there. Featuring your favorite taco toppings, rolled up into a flour tortilla and cut into bite-sized pieces. What could be better?

These simple Mexican cream cheese pinwheels are irresistible. From the savory seasoning to veggies and cheese, this make-ahead appetizer is perfect to serve to a crown for those parties or get-togethers. And I won’t tell if you make a meal out of these, either!

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Ingredients in Mexican Pinwheels

This Mexican pinwheel recipe has a short and simple ingredients list. A must for any easy appetizer! 

Here’s what you’ll need to make the Mexican taco roll-ups: 

  • Cream cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Taco seasoning
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Red bell pepper
  • Green bell pepper
  • Flour Tortillas

How to Make Mexican Pinwheels

These Mexican cream cheese pinwheels require some slicing and dicing, but it’s a quick and easy recipe that can be thrown together in advance of a party or family gathering. 

Here’s a look at how the pinwheels are made: 

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Stir in cheese and peppers until well combined.
  3. Spread about ¼ cup of mixture evenly onto a tortilla. Roll tightly and then cover with plastic wrap. Repeat the same process with each tortilla.
  4. Refrigerate tortillas for at least 45 minutes, or overnight, for maximum flavor.
  5. When ready to serve, slice each tortilla into 1-inch pieces. Serve with additional salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

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How Long Will Pinwheels Last?

This Mexican pinwheel recipe will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Can I Make These Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! You can prepare these pinwheels up to two days in advance and then slice before serving.

Can I Use Lite Cream Cheese? 

Of course! Just make sure to buy brick-style cream cheese rather than the kind that comes in a tub. You want the cream cheese filling to be on the thicker side so it doesn’t ooze out of the Mexican taco roll-ups. 

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Recipe Substitutions to Try

  • Tortillas: Burrito-sized (10-inch) flour tortillas are best for these cream cheese pinwheels. However, you can use taco/fajita tortillas, if desired.  You will just need more than the larger kind, so take that into account.
  • Filling: Want to add more ingredients to these rollups? Shredded chicken, ground beef, black olives, and corn would be a delicious addition!
  • Bell peppers: You’re welcome to mix and match the veggies to suit your tastes. I recommend using 1 cup of finely chopped taco veggies in total. 
  • Cheese: I used shredded cheddar Jack cheese, but a Mexican cheese blend or a sharp cheddar will also work. 

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Tips for the Best Mexican Roll-Ups

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature so that it’s easy to spread with the other ingredients.
  • Divide the filling in a thin, even layer among each tortilla. You don’t want to spread too much on each tortilla, as it will become messy when rolling and cutting.
  • Chilling is a must with this recipe! Not only does it give the ingredients time to blend together and become extra flavorful, but it helps the tortillas firm up and stay in ‘pinwheel’ form when sliced.

Looking for More Mexican Recipes? I’ve Got You Covered!

  • Cheesy Taco Cups
  • Mexican Rice
  • Black Bean Taco Quinoa Skillet
  • Honey BBQ Pork Tacos 

An Easy Video Tutorial for Taco Pinwheels:

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Mexican Taco Pinwheels

Mexican Taco Pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that's loaded with flavor. With the classic ingredients of your favorite taco, this simple dish is perfect for everyone!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword taco pinwheels, taco rollups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 50 pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup salsa any kind
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar Jack cheese
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • 5-6 large flour tortillas (I used burrito-sized ones)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Stir in cheese and peppers until well combined.
  • Spread about ¼ cup of mixture evenly onto a tortilla. Roll tightly and then cover with plastic wrap. Repeat the same process with each tortilla.
  • Refrigerate tortillas for at least 45 minutes, or overnight, for maximum flavor.
  • When ready to serve, slice each tortilla into 1-inch pieces. Serve with additional salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
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By Gayle | June 1, 2021

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  1. Nellie Tracy says

    June 9, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    Great pinwheel recipe! My kids will love this!!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      June 9, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Definitely kid-approved! Thanks, Nellie!
      Reply
  2. Renee says

    June 9, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    These are utterly delicious and so easy to whip up. I'll be making them all summer long!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      June 9, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      So glad you enjoyed, Renee!
      Reply
  3. Wilhelmina says

    June 10, 2021 at 9:51 am

    Made these for a family get together and they were the first thing to disappear! So yummy!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      June 10, 2021 at 10:03 am

      I'm so happy you all enjoyed, Wilhelmina!
      Reply

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