Jalapeño Popper Tortilla Pinwheels
I love having a flavorful make-ahead appetizer ready to set out at summer parties. these jalapeño popper tortilla pinwheels are delicious, beautiful and quite simple to make. Make sure to plan ahead a bit to assemble and chill the pinwheels in the morning, then slice and serve in the afternoon. watch how quickly the platter disappears!
the inspiration:
I made many pinwheel variations when running my catering business in Fort Worth. I decided to use jalapeño popper flavors for this fun summer at the lake version. convenient jarred green salsa and prepared pimiento cheese team up with tortillas, sliced deli turkey or chicken, jarred pimientos and fresh cilantro and scallions. I also included my favorite clean-ingredient chipotle ranch sauce for dipping.
jalapeño popper pinwheel ingredients:
you can add in whatever you please- as long as it will roll.
- tortillas: I used these almond flour tortillas and they worked well- but can soften the longer they stay in the fridge. normal tortillas are a bit more durable if you are making the day ahead.
- prepared green salsa: I used this very spicy and flavorful Salsa cremosa– you can also use salsa verde.
- deli turkey or chicken:
- prepared pimiento cheese
- veggies: green onions, cilantro and jalapeños.
- prepared ranch dressing: I used this clean ingredient chipotle ranch.
how to make:
to prepare pinwheels, I began by slightly warming the almond flour tortillas so they wouldn’t break apart. you do not want them hot- just slightly warmed. lay out the tortillas and add a spoonful of salsa on each tortilla, spreading to the edges.
next, add the pimiento cheese in a single layer, followed by deli turkey, pimientos, cilantro and scallions. beginning at the edge, carefully roll tortillas all the way up. transfer each roll to a piece of plastic wrap and wrap snugly. refrigerate until very cold and set- at least 2 hours. to serve, unwrap each roll and slice into 4-6 pieces, depending on how large you want them. transfer to a serving platter and serve with bottled ranch of your choice for dipping.
entertaining ideas:
serve these jalapeño popper pinwheels for various summer occasions:
- poolside: serve pinwheel tray alongside margaritas on the rocks and my orange peel guacamole.
- 4th of July: serve pinwheel tray alongside my slow cooker pork & pineapple tacos with baked beans and my mini fruit pizza cookies.
- family birthday party: serve pinwheel tray alongside my herby turkey burgers with seared peaches and a fresh fruit salad.
- couples shower: serve pinwheel tray alongside other fun summer snacks like popcorn, pretzels & chips.
Jalapeño Popper Tortilla Pinwheels
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Siete Foods Salsa Cremosa or any green salsa
- 12 slices deli turkey
- ¼ cup jarred pimientos drained well
- 6 tortillas I used Siete Foods Almond Flour
- 1 cup prepared pimiento cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped finely
- ¼ cup green onions sliced thinly
- thin-sliced jalapeños to garnish
- prepared ranch dressing to serve (I used SideDish Chipotle Ranch)
Instructions
- To prepare pinwheels, began by slightly warming the tortillas so they wouldn't break apart. You do not want them hot- just slightly warmed.
- Lay out the tortillas and add a spoonful of salsa on each tortilla, spreading to the edges.
- Next, add the pimiento cheese in a single layer, followed by deli turkey, pimientos, cilantro and scallions.
- Beginning at the edge, carefully roll tortillas all the way up.
- Transfer each roll to a piece of plastic wrap and wrap snugly. Refrigerate until very cold and set- at least 2 hours.
- To serve, unwrap each roll and slice the ends off. Slice remaining roll into 4-6 equal pieces, depending on how large you want them.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve with bottled ranch of your choice for dipping.
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