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Ranch Pinwheels Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes (for baked version)
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook (for tortilla version) and Baking (for puff pastry version)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Ranch Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring a creamy ranch-flavored filling rolled inside soft flour tortillas or flaky puff pastry. This versatile recipe can be served chilled as no-bake tortilla pinwheels or baked for a warm, crispy snack. Packed with cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, and green onions, these pinwheels are perfect for parties, gatherings, or a tasty bite any time.

Ingredients

Base

  • Large flour tortillas (or puff pastry sheets)

Ranch Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Optional Add-ins

  • Chopped cooked chicken
  • Black olives, sliced
  • Spinach, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ranch Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream (or mayonnaise), and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful base.
  2. Add Veggies and Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Optionally, fold in chopped cooked chicken, black olives, or spinach if desired for extra flavor and texture.
  3. Assemble Tortilla Pinwheels (No-Bake): Spread the ranch cream cheese mixture evenly over each flour tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape, then wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Slice and Serve (No-Bake): After chilling, slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch pinwheel pieces and arrange on a platter for serving.
  5. Prepare Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Baked Option): Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the ranch cream cheese mixture evenly over thawed puff pastry sheets. Add any desired fillings on top, then roll the puff pastry tightly into a log.
  6. Slice and Bake Puff Pastry: Cut the pastry log into 1-inch slices and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow baked pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm for a delicious, crispy appetizer.

Notes

  • You can substitute mayonnaise with sour cream depending on your preference for tanginess.
  • Chilling the tortilla pinwheels is essential for clean slices and better presentation.
  • The puff pastry version is perfect for those who prefer a warm and crispy snack.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite fillings like cooked bacon, jalapeños, or different cheeses.
  • Pinwheels can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/ranch-pinwheels-recipe/