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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheel Recipe

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These easy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer! Creamy, savory, and loaded with bacon and cheese.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 40 pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup cooked bacon chopped (about 5-6 slices)
  • 1/2 package Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh flat leaf parsley chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • 5 each (10-inch) flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine your softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped bacon, ranch seasoning, dill, and parsley. I use an electric mixer here on low speed to make sure everything combines smoothly. Once mixed, season with pepper to taste (and salt if needed, but keep in mind the bacon and ranch mix are already salty).

    Tip: Make sure the cream cheese is really softened—this makes a world of difference in how easily everything blends together!

  2. Spread the filling: Lay out your tortillas and divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between them. Spread it all the way to the edges to make sure each slice gets plenty of filling.

    Lesson learned: Don’t overfill or underfill the tortillas—too much filling and the rolls will ooze out, too little and they’ll taste dry. Balance is key.

  3. Roll ‘em up: Tightly roll each tortilla from one end to the other. The tighter the roll, the better the pinwheels will hold their shape when sliced.

    Pro tip: Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or up to 24 hours). This helps them firm up, making them much easier to slice.

  4. Slice and serve: Once chilled, use a sharp knife to slice each roll into about 1-inch pieces. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with a little extra chopped dill or parsley for a pop of color.

Notes

How to serve these at your next party

Pinwheels are perfect for a party platter because they’re finger food—no utensils needed! Arrange them in neat circles on a large serving tray, and sprinkle a few extra herbs over the top to make them look pretty. You can even garnish the plate with some crispy bacon bits or shredded cheddar for a little extra flair.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers