Spicy Pimento Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
A creamy, spicy pimento cheese filling rolled into flour tortillas and sliced into rounds. A crowd-pleasing make-ahead appetizer with a satisfying kick from jalapeño and cayenne.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper seeded and finely minced
- 4 ounces diced pimentos drained and finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 flour tortillas 8-inch size
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, scallions, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, jalapeño, pimentos, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Divide the filling evenly between the four tortillas, spreading it all the way to the edges.
- Starting at one end, roll each tortilla slowly and tightly.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap and slice into 1-inch rounds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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