Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Ups
on May 22, 2022
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Cream cheese tortilla roll ups are an easy and convenient solution for parties, lunches, and snacks! They’re super easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste.
Serve these cream cheese tortilla roll ups to guests as an appetizer, or tuck them into your kids’ lunch box for a nice change of pace. They’re also great as a snack at any time of the day!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- shredded chicken
- cream cheese
- red onion
- red bell pepper
- green onion
- shredded cheese
- lime juice
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- flour tortillas
How to Make Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Ups
- Mix all of the ingredients together except for the cream cheese and the tortillas.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until combined.
- Place the tortillas on a work surface. Spread a ½ inch layer of the filling on top of the tortilla.
- Roll up the tortilla holding it together tightly with your fingers.
- Slice the roll into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Customize the filling with your favorite veggies.
- Replace the chicken with a vegan-friendly alternative
- Make them a day in advance and store them in the fridge.
How Do You Keep Tortilla Roll Ups From Getting Soggy?
The key is to place wet ingredients on top of ingredients that don’t have a lot of moisture. Try using well dried lettuce or spinach leaves. They’ll create a moisture barrier between the wet ingredients and the tortilla.
Can You Make Cream Cheese Pinwheels The Night Before?
Yes, cream cheese pinwheels can be made in advance. In fact, the flavor improves and the pinwheels develop a sturdier texture as they chill in the fridge.
How Far In Advance Can I Make Tortilla Pinwheels?
Pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance of when you’re planning to serve them.
Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 flour tortillas, 8-inch size
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together except for the cream cheese and the tortillas in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until combined.
- Place the tortillas on a work surface.
- Spread a ½ inch layer of the filling on top of the tortilla.
- Roll up the tortilla holding it together tightly with your fingers.
- Slice the roll into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cream cheese roll ups can be made the night before and chilled in the fridge before slicing and serving.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.