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Snack Taco Pinwheels

Snack Taco Pinwheels


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  • Author: Faith Gorsky
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 64 pinwheels

Description

These taco pinwheels are a delightful party snack, featuring a savory blend of seasoned meat, cheese, and fresh toppings rolled in soft tortillas.


Ingredients

Units
  • 8 (10-inch) soft flour tortilla shells
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground meat (turkey, chicken, or beef will all work well)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 oz / 450 g) jar Pace Picante Sauce
  • 3 oz (85 g) tomato paste
  • 1/2 TB cornstarch
  • 1 tsp each cumin & chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder, & oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz (225 g) Neufchatel cheese
  • 2 c (480 ml) pre-shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • Frilled toothpicks to hold the pinwheels together

Instructions

For the Meat

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, and drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté over medium to medium-high heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 1/2 jar of Pace Picante Sauce, 1 cup water, the tomato paste, all the spices (cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and oregano), and the black pepper and cornstarch; bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the meat mixture cool to at least room temperature before assembling the pinwheels.

For the Cheese Mixture

  1. In a bowl, mix together the Neufchatel cheese and the remaining 1/2 jar of Pace Picante Sauce; stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.

Assembly

  1. On each tortilla shell, evenly spread about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture, then spread about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture on top of the meat, and sprinkle with shredded lettuce.
  2. Tightly roll up each tortilla; trim off the ends and slice each into 8 rounds. Secure each pinwheel round with a toothpick.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, use hot Pace Picante Sauce.
  • These pinwheels can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • To keep them fresh, wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 20