Cream Cheese Cheddar Taco Pinwheels

Roll up and roll out! These classic pinwheels with a taco twist are all dressed up and ready to head to the party. Throw a little sour cream and sliced green onion on top, and just try to keep these cheesy appetizers to yourself.MORE+LESS-

4

oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, cubed and softened

2

teaspoons Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

1

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dough sheet

2

tablespoons finely chopped ripe olives

2

tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño chiles

2

tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper

2

tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

3/4

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)

2

tablespoons butter, melted

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• 1

  Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and taco seasoning mix; stir to completely combine.

• 2

  If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut in half horizontally and vertically to form 4 rectangles.

• 3

  Spread each rectangle with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. In small bowl, mix olives, jalapeño, bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the green onion. Divide olive mixture among rectangles; top with shredded cheese.

• 4

  Starting at shortest side, roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal. Cut each roll into 5 slices. Place cut side down 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Brush pinwheels with melted butter.

• 5

  Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve topped with sour cream and remaining 1 tablespoon green onion.

Expert Tips

• After filling, if your rolled dough starts to become soft, place in refrigerator for 3 to 4 minutes before continuing with the recipe.
• Looking for a little extra on top? Try topping with some salsa or sliced jalapeño chiles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Pinwheel

Calories

100

Calories from Fat

60

% Daily Value

Total Fat

7g

11%

Saturated Fat

4g

19%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

15mg

5%

Sodium

170mg

7%

Potassium

20mg

1%

Total Carbohydrate

6g

2%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Sugars

2g

Protein

2g

Vitamin A

4%

4%

Vitamin C

0%

0%

Calcium

4%

4%

Iron

0%

0%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.