Christmas Party Pinwheels

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Servings: 15 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, savory tortilla pinwheels filled with ranch dressing, crisp vegetables, and olives for a festive holiday appetizer.
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Christmas Party Pinwheels

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 15 Calories: 171.0

Description

These Christmas Party Pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer that combines the creamy richness of softened cream cheese with the tangy kick of ranch salad dressing. The filling is studded with crisp minced celery, sweet red peppers, sliced green onions, and savory stuffed olives, creating a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. Rolled tightly into flour tortillas and chilled, these pinwheels hold their shape beautifully for easy slicing and serving. They are perfect for festive gatherings, potlucks, or as a light starter before a hearty main course. With their vibrant colors and familiar taste, these pinwheels bring a touch of homemade charm to your holiday table, offering a simple yet impressive way to welcome guests.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easy mixing.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and ranch salad dressing together until smooth.
  3. Stir in the minced sweet red pepper, minced celery, sliced green onions, and sliced stuffed olives.
  4. Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean work surface.
  5. Spread approximately 3/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each tortilla, leaving a small border at the edges.
  6. Roll up each tortilla tightly from one end to the other.
  7. Wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap to maintain shape.
  8. Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  9. Remove from refrigerator and unwrap; slice each roll into 1/2-inch pieces.
  10. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 15

Amount Per Serving
Calories 171.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.0g27%
Saturated Fat 10.5g53%
Cholesterol 43.5mg15%
Sodium 160.5mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 3.0g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, christmas, party, pinwheels, tortillas, cream cheese, ranch dressing, vegetarian, holiday, easy, finger food, potluck, cold appetizer, olives, celery, green onions
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