Christmas Pinwheels

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen

As seasonal appetizers go, these Christmas pinwheels are just about ideal. They're pretty, your guests will love them and they require just 15 minutes to prep to make dozens of servings.

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 package (0.4 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 cup minced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup minced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)

Directions

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Add red pepper, celery, onions and olives; mix well. Spread about 3/4 cup on each tortilla. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 pinwheel: 34 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

'Tis the season for easy make-ahead appetizers like these. They look so special and pretty that folks can't resist them! The refreshing flavor of ranch dressing and crisp colorful vegetables makes these pinwheels a pleasure to serve. —Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

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