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For a quick and easy lunch or dinner for both kids and adults, this easy pinwheels recipe is a winner. It\u2019s a lovely choice for when you have to prepare a huge batch of food for a picnic or a party.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, this is a very flexible and forgiving recipe. Go ahead and try it as we have laid it out here, but then feel free to put your own spin on things, customizing as you will.<\/p>\n
Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, cheddar cheese, lime juice and jalape\u00f1os in a bowl, then spread mixture on one side of each tortilla and roll each up tightly.<\/p>\n Cover and refrigerate them for at least one hour, then slice each into 1-inch pieces and serve with salsa or picante sauce.<\/p>\n You can store these pinwheel tortillas in the fridge for up to two days, but after that they should be discarded.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, these will not freeze well. They are really best eaten the same day they are made.<\/p>\n Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn your skin. And be sure to avoid touching your face until you wash up.<\/p>\n These are great with a crisp green salad and with a light protein such as roast chicken or fish.<\/p>\n A lot of people add bacon crumbles or cubed ham to increase both protein and flavor, and we think those are both great ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Prepare these easy, cheesy pinwheels several days in advance if desired. 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Step 2: Refrigerate and slice<\/h3>\n
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Easy Pinwheels Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Easy Pinwheels<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze these pinwheels?<\/h3>\n
Easy Pinwheels Tips<\/h2>\n
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Be careful of the capsaicin!<\/h3>\n
What should I serve with these tortilla pinwheels?<\/h3>\n
What else can I add to these tortilla pinwheels?<\/h3>\n