Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels
These Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels are not only super easy to make, but they also make a great appetizer for those family and friends gatherings.
Just like my Green Chili Pinwheels recipe, these Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels are super easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients.
What I love about recipes like this is how versatile they are. You can double or triple the ingredients if you are serving a big crowd like for a Super Bowl party.
You can also substitute some of the ingredients to your liking. For example, you can use a mild or extra sharp cheddar depending on your preference. You can use turkey bacon if you prefer.
The number of flour tortillas you need to use up all the filling depends on how much filling you put on each. I like my pinwheels to have a lot of filling so 3-4 flour tortillas usually does the trick.
Recipe Tip
While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.
Also, make sure the flour tortillas are at room temperature before you roll them up. If they are cold they will crack on you when you roll them up. This is an important step.
How to Soften Tortillas
When the time comes to warm up your tortillas, you have a few options. You can wrap the tortillas in foil and bake them for 10 minutes at 350°F. You can also put them in a non-stick pan to heat both sides of the tortilla (this is how I usually do it), heat them over an open flame, or if you must, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for about 30 seconds.
If you don’t have any fresh dill or parsley on hand feel free to substitute for dried dill and parsley or you can leave these 2 ingredients out completely.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Ranch Dressing Mix, Fresh Dill, Fresh Parsley, Flour Tortillas and Salt and Pepper.
How to Make Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients (except tortillas). Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the mixture on each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly then wrap them in plastic wrap. Store the rolls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, slice into bite-size pieces.
Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels
Equipment
- Bowl for Mixing
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- ½ Cup Bacon, chopped
- ½ Tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix
- ½ Tsp Fresh Dill Weed, chopped
- ½ Tsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 large Flour Tortillas
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients (except tortillas). Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the mixture on each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly then wrap them in plastic wrap. Store the rolls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, slice into bite-size pieces.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
I have made these Cheddar Bacon Pinwheels many times and everyone just loves them. They are really easy to make. The fresh Dill just gives them an extra little flavour.