Southwestern Cream Cheese Tortilla Rollups
These southwest-style tortilla rollups are great for lunches or as a party appetizer. I've included tips on how to customize them with your favorite flavors.
Servings: 8 (3 to 4 roll ups)
Ingredients
- 1 container (8 ounces) plain spreadable cream cheese (substitute 8 ounces regular cream cheese, softened, if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (or sharp cheddar)
- ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional
- 3 to 4 6 inch flour tortillas (fajita size)
- salsa, guacamole, Greek yogurt and/or sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese and taco seasoning until well combined. Add shredded cheese and stir again until combined. Fold in the black beans and cilantro, gently stirring to avoid smashing the black beans.1 container (8 ounces) plain spreadable cream cheese, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese , ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained, 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional
- Spread about ½ cup of the cheese mixture in an even layer onto each tortilla, all the way to the edges.3 to 4 6 inch flour tortillas (fajita size)
- Tightly roll up each tortilla with the filling on the inside. Wrap each one individually in plastic wrap, as tightly as you can.
- Place the wrapped rolls in fridge and chill for at least 2 hours.
- To serve, slice each roll up into pinwheels about ½ -inch thick. Serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream and salsa for dipping. Guacamole is excellent too.
Notes
- Tortillas: You can use regular flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas. There are other options, too, such as gluten-free or flavored tortillas.
- Taco seasoning: It's easy to make your own t but if you prefer, you can also buy it pre-made.
- Storage: The roll ups can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. They'll continue to get softer as time goes on.
Nutrition
Serving: 3roll ups | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
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