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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Firecracker Cream Cheese Pinwheels

    Published: Jun 27, 2017 · Modified: Feb 15, 2020 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A tray of firecracker pinwheels next to a red white and blue decoration.

    This spicy firecracker cream cheese pinwheel recipe will put a pop in your patriotic party! Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any fun American-themed party this summer. This post is sponsored by Borden® Cheese. All thoughts and opinions are our own.

    Spicy firecracker cream cheese pinwheel recipe for summer patriotic parties

    How are you celebrating the 4th of July this year? We're heading to the beach for a little family reunion of sorts and I can't wait. We'll likely be grabbing our burgers from a beach side shack, but you can never have too many snacks and treats to keep around the beach house for people to get their nibble on.

    This year I needed a festive recipe that is perfectly portable. I decided to make this spicy Firecracker cream cheese pinwheel recipe because I can make them before we go, wrap them up in plastic wrap, stick them in the cooler, and just cut and serve once we get to the beach house.

    Spicy firecracker cream cheese pinwheel recipe for summer patriotic parties

    How to make Firecracker Cream Cheese Pinwheels:

    Keeping the red, white, and blue color palette in mind for the holiday, I wanted an appetizer that looked festive on the platter. I started with tomato basil wraps I found at the grocery store that have a fun red-ish hue. Then I blended softened cream cheese with a packet of spicy ranch seasoning to give the pinwheels a kick.

    I topped each wrap with a generous handful of Borden® Triple Cheddar Cheese that has a mix of mild white cheddar, medium cheddar, and sharp cheddar. I love how the creamy taste of Borden® Cheese complements the spicy base. 

    Then I sprinkled chopped red bell pepper, fresh tomato, and green onions over the top before placing a single layer of peppered turkey breast over the top. Finally, I tightly rolled up everything into logs and left in the fridge to chill before serving.

    Spicy firecracker pinwheel recipe for summer patriotic parties

    Once the rolls had a chance to set, I carefully sliced each one into 1-inch pieces and displayed on my festive platter. The Peanut tested one out and said:

    "MOM! These are amazing! They taste like fajitas. You need to make them again."

    It always makes me laugh when she's begging me to make something again before we've even finished the first batch. Fajitas are one of her very favorite foods, so I take that as a compliment of the highest level!

    Spicy firecracker cream cheese pinwheel recipe for summer patriotic parties

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    A platter of spicy firecracker pinwheels appetizers shows the meat and veggies rolled up in the tortilla.

    Firecracker Cream Cheese Pinwheels

    4.50 from 6 votes
    This easy appetizer is the perfect spicy make-ahead dish for patriotic parties. Fresh veggies mixed with cream cheese are rolled up into flavored tortillas and served in bite-sized portions.
    TOTAL TIME 40 minutes minutes
    PREP TIME 10 minutes minutes
    Additional Time 30 minutes minutes
    YIELD 10 servings
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 6-count package of tomato basil flavored wraps or medium sized flour tortillas
    • 2 (8 oz) bricks of cream cheese softened
    • 1 (1 oz) packet of spicy ranch seasoning
    • 1 (8 oz) package of shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 2 plum tomatoes seeds removed and then chopped
    • 2-3 green onions chopped
    • ½ lb sliced turkey deli meat we used a peppered variety for more kick

    Instructions

    • In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ranch seasoning mix.
    • On each wrap, spread an even layer of cream cheese mixture over the whole surface. Top with ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar cheese Sprinkle the pepper, tomatoes, and green onions over the top. Lay 2-3 slices of turkey over the top and gently press down to remove the air pockets between all the veggies and shredded cheese.
    • Tightly roll the wrap into a log and place it on a cookie sheet. Repeat for the remaining 5 wraps.
    • Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Or, wrap in plastic wrap to store in the fridge overnight. To serve: slice each log into 1-inch pieces and place them on a platter.

    Recipe Notes

    Spicy Ranch Seasoning Substitute:
    If you can't find the spicy ranch seasoning packet at your grocery store, you may substitute this combination of spices instead:
    • 2 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 2 teaspoon dill
    • 1 teaspoon dried garlic
    • 1 teaspoon dried onion
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon basil
    • 2 teaspoon dried buttermilk
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    COURSEAppetizers
    CUISINEAmerican
    AUTHORTiffany Dahle

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