Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Appetizer / Snack

Description

These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer or quick snack! Soft tortillas are spread with a creamy ranch and cheese mixture, loaded with crispy bacon, then rolled up and sliced into bite-sized spirals. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (120ml) ranch dressing

• 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese

• 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth.

2. Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 2: Assemble the Pinwheels

3. Lay out one flour tortilla on a clean surface.

4. Spread an even layer of the cheese-bacon mixture over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.

5. Tightly roll up the tortilla into a log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Step 3: Chill & Slice

6. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 20 minutes) to firm up.

7. Once chilled, unwrap and use a sharp knife to slice each log into ½-inch thick pinwheels.

Step 4: Serve

8. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information (per pinwheel)

• Calories: 90 kcal

• Total Fat: 6g

• Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 15mg

• Sodium: 150mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 5g

• Fiber: 0g

• Sugars: 1g

• Protein: 3g

Tips & Variations

• Add Heat: Mix in ½ tsp of smoked paprika or diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.

• Turkey Bacon: Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon for a lighter option.

• Veggie Option: Skip the bacon and add finely diced bell peppers or spinach for a vegetarian version.

• Make Ahead: These pinwheels can be made 1 day in advance—just keep them wrapped in the fridge until ready to serve.

Conclusion

These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are irresistibly creamy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky bacon flavor. Whether you’re hosting a party, packing a lunch, or just craving a tasty snack, these pinwheels are quick, easy, and always a hit!