All the bold flavor of jalapeño poppers—without the oven! Creamy cheese, mild heat, and savory seasoning rolled into soft tortillas and sliced into irresistible pinwheels.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Chill: 20 minutes (recommended)
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Total: 30 minutes
🧂 Ingredients (Makes 20–24 Pinwheels)
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4 flour tortillas (regular or low-carb)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
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2–3 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for mild)
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2 tbsp green onions, chopped
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
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¼ cup cooked turkey bacon bits
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Fresh cilantro
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Filling
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In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2️⃣ Spread
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Spread filling evenly over tortillas, edge to edge.
3️⃣ Roll
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Roll tortillas tightly into logs.
4️⃣ Chill
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes for clean slicing.
5️⃣ Slice & Serve
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Cut into 1-inch pinwheels and serve chilled or room temperature.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Party appetizer platter
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Game day snack
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Holiday or potluck favorite
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Serve with ranch or salsa dip
❓ Q & A
Q: How spicy are they?
Mild if seeds are removed; spicy if left in.
Q: Can I make them ahead?
Yes — prepare up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate.
Q: Can I make them low-carb?
Use low-carb tortillas and reduced-fat cheese.
