Best 9 Make Ahead Mexican Roll Ups Recipes

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In the world of savory and flavorful dishes, Mexican cuisine stands tall with its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas. Among its many delectable offerings, make-ahead Mexican roll-ups shine as a delightful appetizer or main course. These delectable treats are meticulously crafted with tender tortillas, filled with an irresistible combination of savory fillings, and rolled to perfection, promising a burst of flavors in every bite. Whether you seek a hassle-free meal prep solution or a culinary masterpiece to impress your guests, make-ahead Mexican roll-ups are the ultimate choice. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to preparing these delightful roll-ups, offering a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN ROLL UPS



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These tasty treats are fun to make and even more fun to eat. This recipe is from the WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Wraps and Roll-Ups

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (12 inch) whole wheat tortillas
6 leaves romaine lettuce
1 ¼ pounds sliced roast beef
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • For each roll-up, tear off about a 15 inch piece of wax paper or aluminum foil. Place the tortilla on the paper or foil. Place a romaine lettuce leaf on top of the tortilla. Add about 3 ounces of beef on top of the lettuce for each tortilla. Divide the tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, oil, vinegar and cumin over each tortilla.
  • Begin rolling the paper or foil over the tortilla to encase the filling. Roll until the sandwich is completely rolled up. To eat, peel back the paper or foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1635.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

MEXICAN ROLL-UPS



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These tasty appetizers are perfect for parties and since they're little rolls, kids love them! -Leigh Thomas, Hahira, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into scant 1-in. slices. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKEOVER MEXICAN ROLL-UPS



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It's surprising what a quick substitution or two will do. By simply switching from full-fat products to reduced- or low-fat, you can often save lots of fat and calories while keeping flavor and texture. In this recipe, chopped green chilies add the right amount of zip. -Leigh Thomas, Hahira, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into scant 1-in. slices. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKE-AHEAD MEAT-LOVERS' LASAGNA ROLL-UPS



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Make a large batch of these meaty and cheesy lasagna rolls, and freeze them to help make quick dinners on busy days. Get a quick start by using Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce
2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves or Italian seasoning
1 egg
3 cups tomato pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef, sausage and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and egg. Spread about 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture over each cooked lasagna noodle to within 1 inch of one short end. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture over ricotta mixture on each. Roll up firmly toward unfilled end. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place roll-ups, seam side down, on pan; cover loosely with foil. Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Place frozen rolls in airtight freezer container; label. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • To bake 16 lasagna roll-ups, spray two 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dishes with cooking spray. Remove roll-ups from freezer bag; place 8 in each baking dish. Cover with foil; thaw in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Pour 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over and around roll-ups in each baking dish. Cover tightly with foil; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle each baking dish with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; bake uncovered 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MAKE-AHEAD WHITE LASAGNA ROLL-UPS WITH TURKEY AND PROSCIUTTO



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Roll up in style with these fancy, yet family-friendly lasagna rolls.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
20 oz ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 oz) finely chopped mushrooms (2 1/2 cups)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 oz prosciutto, torn into small strips
1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded 6-cheese Italian blend (4 oz)
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and salt; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Add mushrooms; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until browned. Transfer to medium bowl; cool 10 minutes.
  • Stir spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes into bowl with turkey mixture.
  • Divide prosciutto into 16 portions, and place evenly along center of each cooked lasagna noodle. Spread slightly less than 1/3 cup turkey mixture over prosciutto, to within 1 inch of one short end. Roll up firmly toward unfilled end. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place roll-ups seam side down in pan; cover loosely with foil. Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Place frozen rolls in two labeled 1-gallon freezer bags. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • To bake 16 lasagna roll-ups, spray two 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dishes with cooking spray. Remove roll-ups from freezer bag; place 8 in each baking dish. Cover with foil; thaw in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Pour 3/4 cup sauce over and down sides of roll-ups in each baking dish. Cover tightly with foil; bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; sprinkle each dish with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

MAKE-AHEAD MEXICAN ROLL-UPS



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Make and share this Make-Ahead Mexican Roll-Ups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by msgearhart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 Roll-Ups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup salsa
8 flour tortillas, 10-inch

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions, allowing about 15 minutes for instant rice or about 45 minutes for regular brown rice. Cool completely.
  • Place beans in a colander or strainer and rinse to reduce sodium. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Thaw frozen corn in microwave. Drain and add to bowl. Or, if using can corn, just drain and add to bowl.
  • Stir in rice, cheese, and salsa and spoon about 1/2 cup filling on each tortilla and roll or fold up.
  • To freeze for future use, wrap eacch in plastic wrap and place in pan in the freezer overnight. When completely frozen, place in freezer safe plastic bag. Seal, label with date and return to freezer.

MEXI-ROLLUPS



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Simple appetizer that is easy to make and a crowd pleaser!

Provided by Tara K Farley

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 15m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) package flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, picante sauce, green chiles, and taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
  • Spread some of the mixture over most of 1 tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one side. Roll up. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cream cheese mixture. Cut into 1- to 2-inch sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MEXICAN ROLL-UPS



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Make and share this Mexican Roll-Ups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chefron44

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h45m

Yield 75-80 slices, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (4 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 (31 ounce) can refried beans
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa, your favorite
2 (12 ounce) packages monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) can black sliced ripe olives
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • I take the cream cheese and let it come to room temperature Then I mix the cream cheese and the ranch mix in a bowl and set aside.
  • Take the refried bean and the salsa and mix them in a bowl, until you come up with a runny dip consistency( where you can spread it w/ a knife, but not to runny).
  • Take the tortillas one at a time and spread the cream cheese mixture generously over the tortilla. Then take the bean and salsa mixture and put approx 3 tbs for each tortilla and spread around the entire tortilla.
  • Then sprinkle 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla, then drain the olives really well and place an olive slice about every inch or so or closer if you want more olives.
  • Carefully roll up the tortilla keeping it tight and leaving the ends open. Put into a 13x9 pan and refrigerate until firm. Then remove from the refrigerator and slice each tortilla into 1" pieces and serve on a platter. If taking to a party, it helps to layer the slices putting a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap between each layer.

MAKE-AHEAD LASAGNA ROLL-UPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: lasagna noodles, ground beef, ground pork sausage, onion, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, fresh baby spinach, italian seasoning, egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork sausage
½ onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cups marinara sauce, divided
30 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles al dente.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef, sausage, onion, salt, and pepper until fully cooked.
  • Add spinach and 1 cup of marinara sauce, and let simmer. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, Italian seasoning, and egg.
  • Spread mixture over each lasagna noodle, then top with meat mixture. Roll up tightly and place in a disposable casserole dish.
  • Let cool completely, then freeze up to 4 days.
  • To bake, let thaw in the refrigerator during the day.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Top with remaining 2 cups of marinara, cover tightly, and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover, and top with mozzarella and parmesan. Broil an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted to your preference.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Use high-quality tortillas that are soft and pliable. Corn tortillas are a traditional choice, but you can also use flour tortillas or even whole wheat tortillas.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas: Be careful not to overfill the tortillas, or they will be difficult to roll up and will fall apart. Aim for about 1/4 cup of filling per tortilla.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The beauty of Mexican roll-ups is that you can use a variety of fillings to create different flavors and textures. Some popular fillings include shredded chicken, beef, or pork, as well as beans, rice, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Get creative with your toppings: Once you have rolled up your Mexican roll-ups, you can top them with a variety of sauces, salsas, and garnishes. Some popular options include guacamole, sour cream, salsa, Pico de Gallo, and shredded cheese.
  • Make ahead of time: Mexican roll-ups are a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble them ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Mexican roll-ups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create endless flavor combinations that will keep your taste buds happy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican roll-ups a try!

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