These tortilla cream cheese appetizers, also known as pinwheels, roll-ups, and wraps, are very simple to make and sure to be a party favorite among guests for casual or formal occasions.
There are many fantastic recipes for tortilla cream cheese appetizers, also known as tortilla pinwheels or tortilla roll-ups, which are always well received by guests and devoured quickly. They are an easy to make cold appetizer and can often be made ahead of time for easy preparation.
Spread a generous layer of the strawberry flavored cream cheese on the tortilla and top with leaf lettuce and several slices of the turkey breast. Roll as tightly as possible. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Use an electric knife if possible to cut the rolls into sections approximately 1 1/2 inch thick.
Spread cream cheese onto tortillas and layer lettuce and roast beef slices. Wrap as tightly as possible and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into 1 1/2 inch thick slices.
Mix cream cheese, olives, chilies, onions, shredded cheese, green onions, and chicken together until well blended. Spread generously onto tortillas and roll tightly. Wrap tightly with saran wrap and refrigerate at least two hours. Slice into 1 1/2 thick pinwheels. Garnish with parsley and serve with ranch dip or salsa.
Mix cream cheese and shredded cheese together. Spread generously onto tortillas and layer leaf lettuce and ham slices. Roll up tightly and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and slice into 1 1/2 inch slices.
Combine crab meat, cream cheese, bell pepper, and green onion until blended through. Spread generously onto tortilla. Tightly wrap the tortilla and then cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or longer before cutting into slices.
The possibilities are endless with these cream cheese tortilla appetizer roll ups. You can use any of your favorite dip recipes and combine them with meats and cheeses. You can also add variety by using flavored cream cheese or specialty tortillas, such as pesto tortillas or tomato basil.
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