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Creamy Taco Pinwheels Recipe: Easy 5-Ingredient Party Snack

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These creamy taco pinwheels are a quick, cheesy, and savory snack made with ground beef, cream cheese, taco seasoning, cheddar, and flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings, they bake up golden and gooey in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground beef (about 225g)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 113g)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (about 16g)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 115g)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled beef, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well blended.
  5. Lay out a tortilla and spread a quarter of the beef mixture evenly over it. Roll up tightly into a log. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  7. Arrange pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and tortillas are golden.
  9. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with dips like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

For vegetarian pinwheels, substitute ground beef with black beans or plant-based crumbles. Chill rolled tortillas before slicing for neater pinwheels. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for extra heat. Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.

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Keywords: taco pinwheels, party snack, ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar, easy appetizer, Mexican, finger food, kid-friendly, potluck

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