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Mexican Street Corn Pinwheel Appetizers
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Mexican Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizers

Creamy, zesty Mexican Tortilla Roll Ups filled with charred corn, Cotija cheese, jalapeño, and chili-lime flavor. An easy make-ahead appetizer perfect for parties, potlucks, game day, and holiday gatherings.8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 32
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • juice from one lime
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 ½ cups charred corn kernels (or regular corn) frozen (thawed) or canned (well-drained), patted dry, or fresh
  • 1 cup Cotija or feta cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a medium bowl with mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the parsley, jalapeno, green onions, lime juice, chili powder, corn kernels, and Cotija or feta cheese. Stir to mix until completely combined.
  • Spread the mixture evenly onto the flour tortillas, to within about ½ inch of the edges.
  • Roll up the tortilla and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped tortilla in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Use a serrated knife to slice the roll into pinwheels.

Notes

  • Dry the corn well. Excess moisture can make the filling soft and harder to slice neatly.
  • Soften the cream cheese. Let it sit at room temperature about 30 minutes for smooth mixing.
  • Spread evenly and don’t overfill. A thin layer rolls tighter and prevents gaps.
  • Chill at least 1 hour. Cold rolls slice more cleanly and hold their shape.
  • Slice with a serrated knife. Use a gentle sawing motion to avoid flattening.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg