Bacon Jalapeno Pinwheels Party Appetizers

Bacon Jalapeño Pinwheels are the ultimate party appetizer—crispy, creamy, and packed with just the right amount of spice. These bite-sized delights combine smoky bacon, zesty jalapeños, and cheddar cheese, all rolled up in a flour tortilla for a snack that’s impossible to resist.

These pinwheels are quick to make and guaranteed to impress your guests for a holiday party or game day snack. Get ready to watch these pinwheels disappear as soon as they hit the table!

Helpful Tips

• Dice the filling: Dice the jalapeno and bacon into small pieces to avoid large chunks that might make rolling the tortillas tricky.
• Customize the heat: Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor, or leave them in for extra spice.
• Prep ahead of time: Assemble the pinwheels, then refrigerate or freeze them before baking to save time on the day of your event.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 24 pieces

Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 4 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 jalapenos diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 flour tortillas

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Instructions

 

• Mix together the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, and garlic powder. Stir together well.
• Spread the mixture evenly onto both tortillas. Roll the tortillas tightly.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or put in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• Slice evenly and arrange on a platter.

Notes

• Dice the jalapeno and bacon into small pieces to avoid large chunks that might make rolling the tortillas tricky.
• Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor, or leave them in for extra spice.
• Assemble the pinwheels, then refrigerate or freeze them before baking to save time on the day of your event.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.2mg

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