Mexican Pinwheels are an incredibly easy appetizer, snack or light lunch. They’re bursting with Mexican flavor and are insanely delicious, you can’t stop at just one.

Ready for a new finger food? Take your regular Pinwheels and bring even more flavor to them with these easy Mexican Pinwheels.

These are great for entertaining but are simple enough for everyday snacks or lunchtime. I love how versatile they can be and my family loves when I make them for absolutely any reason.

Out of all the pinwheel recipes that I have made and have shared on my site, these have to honestly be one of my favorite ones hands down.

Any no bake recipe I can make that is sure to fill everyone up is always a hit in my book. If you can’t tell, I’m a huge pinwheel fan. They’re always such fun and easy appetizer idea that everyone can enjoy!

With the perfect balance of flavor you can taste every aspect of this recipe in the small portions that they make, which is the best part. Just filled with flavor.

Looking for that perfect game day food, party recipe, or just something to make to munch on at home, then you need these Mexican Pinwheels.

Some of our other favorite appetizer recipes we have on our site include: Pimento Cheese, Southwest Egg Rolls and Pepperoni Stromboli.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Quick to make and then you can let them chill in the refrigerator while you get other party food ready.
Bursting with delicious flavor from normal everyday ingredients.
So easy to customize and make exactly how you like it.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Cream cheese
Sour cream
Shredded cooked chicken
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Green onions
Green bell pepper
Red bell pepper
Fresh cilantro
Taco seasoning
Burrito-sized tortillas
Salsa for serving, optional
Guacamole for serving, optional

HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN PINWHEELS, STEP BY STEP:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream together with a hand mixer until smooth.
Add the chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, and taco seasoning together. Mix until combined.
Place a tortilla on a clean work surface and spread 1/4th of the filling onto the tortilla, leaving about ½ inch border along the edge.
Roll tightly into a to form a log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap, fold the ends of the plastic wrap under. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or best overnight.
Unwrap the pinwheels from the plastic. Cut into ½ inch slices, and serve with salsa and guacamole, optional.

HOW CAN I SPICE THESE UP?

If you like some heat, try adding some of your favorite hot sauce to the pinwheel mixture, or have some out for dipping. You can also add cayenne pepper or some jalapenos to the mixture.

You can also use spicy taco seasoning if you want as well for an easier way to spice these pinwheels up!

WHAT OTHER VEGETABLES CAN I USE?

Want some more vegetables in your pinwheels? I have some great ones that go amazing with Mexican flavor, try adding some corn, black beans, roasted peppers, red onion. or poblano peppers. Any of those, or any combos would compliment the flavor nicely.

DO I HAVE TO USE CHICKEN?

I have not tested these with other meats so I cannot tell you how they would taste. You can make these vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using more vegetables and cheese in its place.

HOW TO STORE:

Place your pinwheels in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

You can even freeze these for up to 3 months. I like to flash freeze these and place them in a freezer safe container with parchment paper between layers so they don’t all get stuck together.

Defrost in the refrigerator overnight until thawed, you can just grab as much as you’d like and defrost that way and serve.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

You can make these vegetarian if desired.
These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
This recipe is easy to double or triple to serve more, or have more to freeze for later.
You can add heat to this recipe easily, see my suggestions above.
Love vegetables? You can add more and different ones, see my top suggestions above.
Using a serrated knife to cut the pinwheels makes cutting easier.
These need a minimum of 4 hours in the refrigerator to meld the flavors, but they’re best if they can rest in there overnight.

Hosting a party or gathering and you’re looking for something new to serve? Then your guests will go absolutely crazy for these Mexican Pinwheels!

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Mexican Pinwheels