Spicy Pinwheels

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Mix the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, red bell pepper, and green onions in a bowl, then season with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

   Tip: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so it spreads smoothly without tearing the tortillas.

2. 2

   Lay out each tortilla on a clean work surface and spread about 60 milliliters of the cheese mixture evenly across the entire surface, leaving a small border around the edges.

   Tip: Don't overfill or the mixture will leak out when you roll and slice the pinwheels.

3. 3

   Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, keeping it as snug as possible. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down on a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes to hold their shape.

4. 4

   Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each rolled tortilla into 8 equal slices. Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Lightly brush the top of each pinwheel with olive oil to help them crisp up during baking.

   Tip: This extra oil step gives you beautifully golden, crispy edges.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the pinwheels are golden brown and the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly at the edges.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature with your favorite salsa or sour cream on the side.