Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling rolled inside soft flour tortillas, baked to golden perfection. These bite-sized pinwheels make a perfect appetizer, snack, or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Base
- 4 large flour tortillas
Finishing
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pinwheels.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped fresh spinach, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create a creamy spinach-cheese mixture.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over each flour tortilla, ensuring full coverage. Then, roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other to form a log shape.
- Slice and Arrange: Slice the rolled tortillas into bite-sized pinwheels, approximately 12 pieces in total. Place the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the tops of the pinwheels with olive oil to help them brown nicely. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the pinwheels turn golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture; frozen spinach can be used if well-drained.
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature to make mixing easier.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with another mild melting cheese if desired.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
