Easy Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels (Printable)

Spicy pinwheels with creamy cheese blend rolled in tortillas and baked golden.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 3 green onions, finely sliced

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Other

09 - 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
10 - 2 tbsp melted butter
11 - Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
02 - Fold in the chopped jalapeños and green onions until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
03 - Lay out the flour tortillas and spread a layer of the mixture over each, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
04 - Tightly roll up each tortilla into a log. Chill for 10 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
06 - Slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels and place them cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
07 - Brush the tops lightly with melted butter to promote golden browning.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and heated through.
09 - Remove from oven, cool slightly, and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in just 30 minutes but taste like you spent way more effort on them
  • The heat level is completely customizable based on how many jalapeño seeds you keep
  • You can prep them ahead and bake right before guests arrive
02 -
  • Chilling the rolled tortillas is the difference between neat pinwheels and a squished mess
  • Use a sharp serrated knife and saw gently through the tortillas to keep them from squishing
  • Dont skip the butter brush on top, it creates that appetizing golden color people love
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds before spreading, they roll more easily without cracking
  • Use an offset spatula to spread the filling, it gives you the most even layer
  • For extra color, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top after brushing with butter

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