Description
Taco Tortilla Roll Ups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy, cheesy taco-flavored filling rolled inside large flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or quick snacks, these pinwheels combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning with optional cooked taco meat and fresh veggies for a flavorful Mexican-inspired treat that can be prepared ahead and served cold.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup finely chopped cooked taco meat (ground beef or turkey – optional)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (seeds removed)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup chopped black olives (optional)
Main
- 5 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning until smooth and well combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the finely chopped cooked taco meat (if using), diced tomatoes with seeds removed, sliced green onions, and chopped black olives. Mix everything evenly to distribute the flavors.
- Spread Filling: Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared filling over each flour tortilla, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Roll Tortillas: Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly, then place seam-side down on a plate to maintain shape.
- Chill to Firm Up: Cover the plate and refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 1 hour. This chilling step helps the filling set and makes the roll ups easier to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice each chilled roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a serving platter and serve cold for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Great for parties, potlucks, or after-school snacks.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge for convenience.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the taco meat and add extra veggies like diced bell peppers or corn.
- Ensure tortillas are fresh and pliable to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Use a sharp knife and a gentle sawing motion to slice the pinwheels neatly.
