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A platter of golden-baked spinach dip in bite-sized pinwheels, ready to serve.

Creamy Parmesan Spinach Pinwheels

These creamy Parmesan spinach pinwheels are a delightful appetizer, featuring a rich, flavorful filling encased in soft flour tortillas, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and well-drained
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 large (burrito-sized) flour tortillas

Equipment

  • clean kitchen towel or paper towels
  • medium bowl
  • sharp knife
  • rolling pin
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw the frozen chopped spinach completely, then squeeze out all excess water using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent soggy pinwheels.
Mixing
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, well-drained spinach, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Lay a tortilla flat and spread 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the spinach dip mixture evenly over its surface, extending nearly to the edges.
  2. Tightly roll each prepared tortilla from one end to the other to create a snug log, repeating with the remaining tortillas.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Optionally, wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to firm up the cream cheese for easier slicing.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), unwrap the tortillas, and slice each roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
  3. Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the filling is warm and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Let the pinwheels cool for one or two minutes before serving them warm.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.