Save to Pinterest Festive and colorful tortilla roll-ups filled with cream cheese, roasted peppers, and spinach—perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
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Ingredients
- Dairy: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- Dairy: 60 g (1/4 cup) sour cream
- Vegetables: 1 roasted red bell pepper diced
- Vegetables: 1 small bunch fresh spinach finely chopped (about 60 g)
- Vegetables: 2 green onions finely sliced
- Spices & Flavorings: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Spices & Flavorings: 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Spices & Flavorings: 1/4 tsp salt
- Spices & Flavorings: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas (25 cm/10-inch diameter)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Stir in roasted red bell pepper, spinach, and green onions.
- Step 3:
- Season mixture with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Step 4:
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Spread a quarter of the filling evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1 cm (1/2-inch) border.
- Step 5:
- Roll up tortillas tightly. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
- Step 6:
- Unwrap and cut each tortilla roll into 6 slices using a sharp knife.
- Step 7:
- Arrange on a platter to resemble a festive scarf and serve chilled.
Save to Pinterest Pair with a sparkling white wine or cranberry spritzer.
Required Tools
Medium mixing bowl Spatula Sharp knife Plastic wrap
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cream cheese sour cream) Gluten (flour tortillas) Double-check tortilla packaging for allergens if needed.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 95 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 2 g
Save to Pinterest Recipe FAQs
- → Can I prepare these roll-ups in advance?
Yes, refrigerate for at least an hour after rolling to firm them up for easy slicing and serving chilled.
- → What variations work well with these tortillas?
Try using spinach or sun-dried tomato tortillas for added color and flavor contrast.
- → Is it possible to add meat to this preparation?
Adding diced turkey or ham provides a savory non-vegetarian option without altering the core flavors.
- → What seasonings enhance the filling’s flavor?
Garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt bring out a balanced, savory profile.
- → How should I serve these roll-ups at a party?
Arrange slices on a platter in a scarf-like pattern to highlight their festive appearance and ease of sharing.