By Becky Hardin
Published Jan 11, 2018
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are just perfect for The Super Bowl! These easy and quick cream cheese pinwheels are so addicting and gone in minutes from any party. Nothing beats cream cheese roll ups for tailgating!
Why We Love This Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Recipe
These cream cheese pinwheels with jalapenos are the perfect mix of ingredients, creating amazing flavor. They have just a little crunch from the jalapenos and a little bit of a creamy texture from the cream cheese. I’m a big fan. This is why I love sports…the eating!
- Simple. You just need flour tortillas, cream cheese, jalapenos, cheese, bacon, and spices to make these tasty pinwheels.
- Flavorful. These tortilla roll ups taste just like jalapeno poppers — yum!
- Crowd-Pleaser. This recipe makes 16 pinwheels and is easily doubled– or tripled!
Variations on Cream Cheese Pinwheels
If jalapeno poppers aren’t your thing, you can pretty much make these cream cheese pinwheels in any flavor you can imagine.
Just follow the instructions below, but use the ingredients you love instead (in place of the jalapenos, bacon, and extra spices). It’s that easy! I know you will be making these cream cheese pinwheels again and again. The perfect appetizer for work potlucks, tailgating parties, after school snacks… there’s a tortilla roll up recipe for every occasion!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover jalapeno popper pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (although they are best if eaten within 2 days). If you haven’t sliced the tortilla rolls yet, keep them whole, and wrap them in plastic wrap.
How to Freeze
Wrap rolls tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap, and place in a freezer-safe resealable bag. Freeze for up to 1 month. Let them thaw in the fridge before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This Jalapeno Poppers Pinwheel recipe can be dipped in ranch , salsa , or queso — or you can eat them plain. Either way, they’re just so darn yummy. Is this the perfect party food? I think it just might be.
As long as you eat these within 2-3 days, there shouldn’t be any issues with sogginess. The fresher they are when you serve them, the better.
I recommend refrigerating the roll ups for at least 3 hours before slicing. Chilling helps meld the ingredients together so they don’t fall apart after cutting.
These cream cheese cheese pinwheels are best served cold.
Yes. These are great to make the night before serving, and can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
More Pinwheel Recipes To Try
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Mexican Pinwheels
- Pizza Pinwheels
5-Star Review
“Amazing!! Whole family loves them and I use chipotle ranch for dipping sauce. So many great compliments.” -Jen
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1½ bricks)
- ▢ 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- ▢ 2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese or cheddar cheese, or a blend
- ▢ 4 strips crumbled cooked bacon
- ▢ ½ teaspoon chili seasoning store-bought or homemade
- ▢ 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ▢ ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ▢ 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
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Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, jalapenos, cheese, bacon, chili seasoning, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper (if using). 12 ounces cream cheese, 2 jalapeños, 2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese, 4 strips crumbled cooked bacon, ½ teaspoon chili seasoning, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Lay the tortillas out on a clean work surface. Spoon half the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla and smooth it out to the edges, in an even layer. 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Tightly, roll each tortilla up jellyroll style. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours and up to 48 hours.
- When ready to serve, cut off the uneven ends of each rollup and cut into ½-inch to ¾-inch slices.
- Serve with dipping sauce of your choice – Ranch dip, Tomato salsa, Queso dip or just by themselves.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Step by Step
Make the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 12 ounces (1½ bricks) of room-temperature cream cheese, 2 seeded and minced jalapenos, 2 cups of freshly grated pepper jack cheese, 4 strips of crumbled cooked bacon, ½ teaspoon of chili seasoning, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and ⅛-¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using).
Spread the Filling: Lay 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas out on a clean work surface. Spoon half the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla and smooth it out to the edges, in an even layer.
Roll the Tortillas: Tightly, roll each tortilla up jellyroll style. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours and up to 48 hours.
Cut and Serve: When ready to serve, cut off the uneven ends of each rollup and cut into ½-inch to ¾-inch slices. Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice – Ranch dip, Tomato salsa, Queso dip, or just by themselves.
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1½ bricks)
- 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- 2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese or cheddar cheese, or a blend
- 4 strips crumbled cooked bacon
- ½ teaspoon chili seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, jalapenos, cheese, bacon, chili seasoning, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper (if using). 12 ounces cream cheese, 2 jalapeños, 2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese, 4 strips crumbled cooked bacon, ½ teaspoon chili seasoning, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Lay the tortillas out on a clean work surface. Spoon half the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla and smooth it out to the edges, in an even layer. 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Tightly, roll each tortilla up jellyroll style. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours and up to 48 hours.
- When ready to serve, cut off the uneven ends of each rollup and cut into ½-inch to ¾-inch slices.
- Serve with dipping sauce of your choice – Ranch dip, Tomato salsa, Queso dip or just by themselves.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
