Best 5 Alouette Southwestern Pinwheels Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to create delectable "alouette southwestern pinwheels", a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture flaky tortillas enveloping a savory filling of creamy cheese, succulent chicken, zesty salsa, and a blend of tantalizing southwestern spices. These hand-held delights are perfect for casual gatherings, potlucks, or as an easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple steps, you can have these mouthwatering pinwheels ready to be devoured in no time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FIESTA PINWHEELS



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Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with me, I knew in one bite I'd be taking her Mexican pinwheels home for the holidays. -Diane Martin, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Dash garlic powder
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Salsa

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chiles, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla. , Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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Tortilla pinwheels is an easy and delightfully different appetizer. It can be changed according to tastes and ingredients on hand.

Provided by jhibbard

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package whipped cream cheese
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup green onions, chopped
¼ cup black olives, chopped
¾ cup chopped ham slices

Steps:

  • Spread whipped cream cheese spread evenly on tortillas. Sprinkle the green onions, black olives and chopped ham slices evenly between all ten of the tortillas. Roll tortillas up jellyroll style. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Remove from refrigerator and slice at 3/4 inch intervals. Arrange on tray and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 604.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PINWHEELS 3 WAYS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Two 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup jarred pesto
2 burrito-size spinach tortillas
2 burrito-size whole wheat tortillas
2 burrito-size jalapeno-Cheddar tortillas
1 cup spinach leaves, chopped
One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
4 slices Swiss cheese
8 large slices pepperoni
8 large slices salami
8 large slices spicy capicola
4 slices pepper jack cheese
1 cup arugula
6 mini sweet peppers, slice thin
1/2 cup chopped hot cherry peppers

Steps:

  • For the base spread and tortillas: Mix together the cream cheese and pesto until well combined. Lay out the spinach, whole wheat and jalapeno-Cheddar tortillas and divide the cream cheese mixture among them. Using a spoon or offset spatula, spread the mixture all the way to the edges of each tortilla.
  • For the veggie pinwheels: Evenly distribute the spinach over the top of the base spread on the spinach tortillas. Arrange the artichokes, green olives and sun-dried tomatoes over the spinach. Roll up the tortillas tightly and individually wrap in plastic. Set aside.
  • For the meaty pinwheels: Shingle the cheese, pepperoni, salami and capicola onto the base spread on the whole wheat tortillas, slightly favoring one side. Roll up the tortillas tightly and individually wrap in plastic. Set aside.
  • For the spicy pinwheels: Divide the pepper jack between the jalapeno-Cheddar tortillas topped with the base spread. Divide the arugula, sliced peppers and chopped cherry peppers between the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas tightly and individually wrap in plastic. Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Unwrap and slice each tortilla into 1-inch segments/pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS



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These appetizers really look and taste great! And they're really simple to make as well. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how big a crowd your are making it for. Try using both green and red tortillas for a nice colorful platter. Cook time is for the filling's chill time.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions
2 tablespoons chunky salsa (home made or your favorite in a jar)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 flavored 10-inch flour tortillas (tomato/basil, jalapeno/cilantro, or spinach are some kinds I can find in stores here)
lavash bread, works well also
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, scallion, salsa, cilantro and cumin and mix well.
  • Spread mixture evenly over the two flour tortillas- be sure to reach to the ends.
  • Place a single layer of the baby spinach leaves evenly over the crem cheese mixture.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly.
  • This step is important and will give the"pinwheel" look to your appetizers.
  • Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • After rolls are chilled, unwrap and cut each one in half.
  • Begin from the smooth half, and cut roll into 1 inch circles.
  • You should get 4 to 5 circles from each tortilla half depending on how well you tortilla"ends" hold together.
  • Arrange your pinwheels cut side up on your serving platter.
  • Cover and chill for up to one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.9

MUFFULETTA PINWHEELS



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A appetizer sized version of the New Orleans traditional sandwich.

Provided by Greg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup finely chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
⅓ cup finely chopped black olives
½ teaspoon dried oregano
extra virgin olive oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch garlic powder
5 (10 inch) flour tortillas
¼ pound thinly sliced ham
¼ pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
¼ pound thinly sliced salami
¼ pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine green olives, black olives, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and oil in a small bowl. Set aside. Beat together cream cheese, pinch of oregano, and pinch of garlic salt. Spread the mixture onto tortillas. Sprinkle olive mixture over the top of each. Starting at the top of each tortilla and about 1/8 inch down place a slice of ham, provolone, salami, and mozzarella slightly overlapping each slice.
  • Roll the tortillas up and wrap in foil. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove the foil and slice on a 45 degree angle into 1-inch pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Tip 1: Use fresh and high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Tip 2: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help create a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Tip 3: If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • Tip 4: Be careful not to overfill the pinwheels or they will be difficult to roll up and may burst.
  • Tip 5: Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown on the edges. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Alouette Southwestern Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With their creamy filling, crispy crust, and flavorful Southwestern spices, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit!

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