Tortilla Roll-Ups Recipe (2024)

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How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy? ›

A heaping cup will result in a drippy filling and soggy tortilla. There's no need to drain the chiles, though. The small amount of liquid in a can of chopped green chiles adds to the creamy texture of the filling. And don't skip the plastic wrap step—this is the best way to keep the roll-ups from getting soggy.

Say “YUM” if you would eat these Ham & Cheddar pinwheels 🥦🧀🤤 To make it: Spread cream cheese on a low carb tortilla Add chopped broccoli, shredded ham, shredded cheddar & ranch seasoning. Roll it tightly, brush with butter & chop into 1-2 inch pinwheels. Air fry @ 400F for 8-12 mins & enjoy 🙌 Pin Wheel Spinning around.

Tightly roll up each of the tortillas and wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate the pinwheels overnight. Before serving, slice each roll up into ¼-inch slices. Arrange them on a platter or feed them to your ravenous family as you slice them.

Layer Ingredients Strategically

Start by placing a layer of greens on the wrap to act as a barrier between the fillings and the wrap itself. You can use lettuce, spinach or other types of greens. They will also help prevent the wrap from becoming soggy.

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Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top and spread into a thin layer, coating the entire tortilla. Layer on the sliced cheese, deli meat, and spinach. Place it toward the bottom 1/3 of the tortilla (not the center). Roll up the tortilla and slice into pinwheels.

They hold up really well in the fridge so you can prep lunch a few days out. Just grab a tortilla and your favorite cold cuts and get ready to roll! I love serving these pinwheels with a side of fruit salad and pretzels! Or, make some of my favorite Healthy Macaroni Salad for the ultimate summer meal!

You've got to heat the tortillas before you roll them up. You can give them a lite coating of oil and toss them into a hot sauté pan. Use no oil, if you prefer, or do it restaurant style and dip them into the deep fat fryer. Corn tortillas are brittle and will break when they are bent.

A taquito (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈkito], Spanish for "small taco"), taco dorado, rolled taco, or flauta ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈflawta], Spanish for "flute") is a Mexican dish that typically consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken.

Prep tortillas: Heat a non-stick griddle and cook corn tortillas for about 15 – 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Remove tortillas to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm and pliable. Place a large spoonful of filling in a line along each tortilla and roll tightly.

Ham and cheese pinwheels can be frozen in an airtight container (with layers of baking paper in between) for up to 3 months. They can be defrosted and reheated, or reheated directly from frozen.

Do pinwheels keep overnight? ›

How Long will Pinwheels Keep in the Refrigerator? You can store pinwheels in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make sure to reheat them in the oven before serving so the pastry can crisp back up.