Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Creamy tortilla spirals packed with cheddar, jalapeños and crispy bacon - a crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in minutes!

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/3 cup sour cream
03 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup jalapeño, finely chopped with seeds removed
06 - 2 scallions, green part only, thinly sliced
07 - 5 burrito-sized flour tortillas (8-inch)

→ For Serving

08 - Ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
02 - Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, and sliced scallions until well combined.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/5th of the mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
04 - Roll each tortilla tightly into a log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
05 - Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
06 - Remove the plastic wrap and slice each log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Serve the pinwheels chilled, optionally with ranch dressing for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - These Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Pinwheels are creamy, cheesy, and perfect for parties, snacks, or game days.
02 - The jalapeños add a mild kick, balanced by the creamy filling and crispy bacon.
03 - Chilling the rolls helps them hold their shape when sliced.