Description
Flavorful cheesy taco pinwheels packed with beef and fresh ingredients, perfect for parties or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly across the tortillas.
- Spread the cooled taco meat over the cheese. Add tomatoes and cilantro, if using.
- Roll the tortillas tightly into logs and freeze them for 15 minutes to firm them up.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each log into 1-inch pinwheels and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and the cheese is melted. Serve warm with dipping sauces of your choice.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 280.5 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 milligrams
Keywords: Taco Pinwheels