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Savory and creamy pinwheel appetizers made with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, ranch seasoning, and tender chopped chicken, all rolled up in soft tortillas. Perfect for game day, parties, or potlucks, and can be made ahead and served chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¾ cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 cup cooked chopped chicken
  • 4 to 5 large burrito tortillas (10-inch)

Instructions

  1. Soften cream cheese by leaving it out for 15–20 minutes or microwaving for 5–8 seconds until spreadable.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with ranch dressing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 tablespoon milk; beat until smooth, adding up to 1 additional tablespoon milk if needed for a spreadable texture.
  3. Fold in chopped cooked bacon and chopped cooked chicken until evenly combined.
  4. If tortillas are stiff, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave for 5–8 seconds to soften.
  5. Lay a tortilla flat and spread about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Roll the tortilla up gently but snugly so the filling stays inside.
  7. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap or place seam-side down to keep its shape.
  8. Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for at least 30 minutes or overnight to firm up the filling.
  9. Unwrap chilled rolls and trim off the ends if desired.
  10. Slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife with a gentle back-and-forth sawing motion.
  11. Keep pinwheels chilled until serving, or heat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes if serving warm.

Notes

Chill the rolls before slicing to keep the pinwheels neat and prevent filling from squeezing out., Do not overload the filling; about 1/4 cup per tortilla is ideal for rolling and flavor balance., Make ahead by assembling and wrapping the rolls up to 24 hours before serving; slice just before serving for freshness., Store pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 3 days for best quality., Freezing assembled pinwheels is not recommended as it affects the texture; freeze filling separately if needed., Serve cold, at room temperature, or warm as preferred., For transport, keep pinwheels chilled in a cooler with ice packs to maintain freshness during tailgates or parties.

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