This easy Pinwheel Recipe brings out all the great flavors in jalapeno poppers. It is an easy delicious game day snack or party appetizer and can easily be modified to your liking!
These are a hot commodity at game day parties, potlucks, and neighborhood socials.
Fall is approaching quickly. This morning I had to turn the heat on in the car on the way to drop my son off at school. It was fifty-five degrees, so there is no doubt that things are starting to change a bit. Before you know it, the holiday and entertainment season will be upon us. This easy Pinwheel Recipe makes that neighborhood soiree or game day party an absolute breeze!
How to make easy Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Blend your cream cheese, sour cream, and sriracha until smooth and creamy. Stir in minced jalapeno, finely shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, finely chopped bell pepper, and chopped crisp bacon. Generously spread over cooked soft tortillas. Roll up tight and either slice for serving or refrigerate for use within a day.
Cream cheese is the base for most pinwheels, but you can certainly modify the other ingredients to your liking and add them to the cream cheese.
Recipe variations for pinwheels
- Chicken Bacon Ranch – minced chicken, crisp, finely chopped bacon, a few tablespoons of ranch, and chopped scallions.
- Italian – Genoa salami, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, shredded provolone cheese, and pepperoni.
- Taco – cooked taco with seasoned beef, shredded cheddar cheese, a few tablespoons of salsa, chopped scallions, and chopped olives.
- Reuben – thin sliced corned beef, well-drained sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a couple of tablespoons of Russian dressing.
The possibilities for different pinwheels are endless. I bet there is something going through your creative mind right now!!
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Soften the cream cheese to make it easier to mix and spread.
- Chop bacon, jalapenos, and vegetables very fine.
- Try to choose jalapenos that are mild. Remove seeds and membranes. See my section on picking mild jalapenos.
- Roll tortillas as tight as you can without squeezing out all the goodies.
- Discard end pieces unless you want to save them for a snack for yourself or the kids.
- This pinwheel recipe can be prepared ahead of time and wrapped in plastic wrap, refrigerated, and cut right before serving.
How do you choose mild jalapenos for pinwheel recipes?
With just a little patience and understanding, you too, can pick jalapenos that are flavorful yet mild. Look for the young peppers that are green and smooth all over with no blemishes or striations. These young jalapeno peppers are milder. Stay away from any with white lines, flecks, and red ones, as these peppers are older and much hotter. Take your time picking the peppers, and you will love them.
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This post was originally published on August 24, 2018, and was republished on October 6, 2019, with new content.
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheel Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2-3 teaspoons sriracha to taste
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
- 1/2 red or orange pepper finely chopped
- 2/3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon red onion minced
- 4 10 inch tortillas
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sriracha until smooth. Stir in jalapeno, bell pepper, cheese, bacon, and onion.
- Divide evenly over flour tortillas.
- Roll very tightly and slice into 1/2 – 1 inch pieces, discarding ends.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese to make it easier to mix and spread.
- Chop bacon, jalapenos, and vegetables very fine.
- Try to choose jalapenos that are mild. Remove seeds and membranes. See my section on picking mild jalapenos.
- Roll tortillas as tight as you can without squeezing out all the goodies.
- Discard end pieces unless you want to save them for a snack for yourself or the kids.
- This pinwheel recipe can be prepared ahead of time and wrapped in plastic wrap, refrigerated, and cut right before serving.
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Rachael Yerkes
love these for parties! They’re perfect
Krissy Allori
What a fun way to re-imagine jalapeno poppers. These were a big hit with my family.
Katie
These are absolutely perfect for gameday parties. My mouth is watering just thinking about them!
Natasha
What a delicious little appetizer for new years or any occasion!
Rachael Yerkes
These are the best! Love them!
Lauren Kelly
These were such a hit at Thanksgiving so I am making them again for Christmas! Thank you!
Betsy
These are always such a hit at parties! So easy to snag one and not even need a plate! Delicious recipe. I disagree, however, on discarding the ends…those are your “taster bits” the bits you test to make sure the recipe turned out ok…or the ones you feed your kids/husband so they leave the party food alone. 🙂
Taylor
These are one of my favorite appetizer recipes! So easy to make and everyone always loves them!