Monday, August 11, 2008

Tortilla Cream Cheese Pinwheels

These are great for a snack or for an appetizer! What you need:

4 large flour tortillas
8 oz. pack of cream cheese, softened
3 tsp. finely chopped onion
3 tsp. finely chopped green pepper
3 tsp. chopped parsley or parsley flakes
3 tsp. finely chopped black or green olives (personally, I don't use them in mine)
enough mayo to help make it spreadable, I don't use very much if any
3 drops hot pepper sauce, I use tabasco
thin sliced deli ham (enough to cover 4 large tortillas)

How you make it:
Mix together the cream cheese, onion, green pepper, parsley, olives and hot pepper sauce. If the mixture is too thick to easily spread, add a dab of mayonnaise. Stir well. Lay out the flour tortillas. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the tortillas. Use 1/4 of the mixture for each tortilla and cover evenly. Top the cream cheese with the thin sliced deli ham. You can use more of less ham to suit your tastes and budget. Roll the covered tortilla up to a hot dog shape. Roll tight - not loose. If you have time, refigerate for a while. You don't have to, but it makes them easier to slice. Get a sharp knife and cut the hot dog shaped tortilla into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Now, you can see the pinwheel design. Place on a platter and serve, or refrigerate until time for your party.

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