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Cowboy Caviar Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24–30 roll-ups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cowboy Caviar Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups are creamy, colorful, crunchy, and made for sharing. They are filled with a flavorful mix of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, red onion, herbs, lime juice, and ranch seasoning. Once chilled and sliced, they turn into beautiful little pinwheels that are perfect for potlucks, holidays, game day, church gatherings, or easy appetizer trays.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn, drained
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Make the creamy base:
    In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the cowboy caviar mix:
    Stir in the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro or parsley, and lime juice.
  3. Mix gently:
    Fold everything together until evenly combined. Try not to mash the beans so the filling stays colorful and chunky.
  4. Spread onto tortillas:
    Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread the filling evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Roll tightly:
    Roll each tortilla up tightly into a log. A tight roll helps the pinwheels hold their shape when sliced.
  6. Chill:
    Wrap each tortilla roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the filling firms up and slices neatly.
  7. Slice and serve:
    Remove the plastic wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled.

Notes

  1. This is a no-cook recipe, which makes it perfect when you need a quick appetizer that can be prepared ahead of time.
  2. Drain the beans, corn, and tomatoes very well before adding them to the filling. Too much liquid can make the tortilla roll-ups soft or watery.
  3. Use softened cream cheese so the filling mixes smoothly and spreads easily over the tortillas.
  4. Chilling is important. It helps the filling firm up, keeps the tortillas tight, and makes the pinwheels much easier to slice cleanly.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll-up
  • Calories: 75
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 160 mg
  • Fat: 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: cowboy caviar cream cheese tortilla roll-ups, tortilla pinwheels, cowboy caviar pinwheels, cream cheese roll-ups, party appetizers, potluck snacks, game day appetizers

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