Easy 5-Ingredient Bacon Ranch Pinwheels Recipe
These easy bacon ranch pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer with just five simple ingredients. Creamy, savory, and ready in minutes, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 24-32 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (about 6 strips of bacon, crumbled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes or microwaving in 10-second bursts until soft but not melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning packet. Beat with a hand mixer or sturdy spatula until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Lay the flour tortillas flat on a cutting board. If stiff, warm them in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make pliable.
- Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas. Spread in a thin, even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Starting at one end, roll each tortilla tightly but gently. Place seam-side down on the cutting board.
- Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-3 hours.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the rolls and slice into 1-inch pieces using a sharp serrated knife. Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.
- Arrange on a platter and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, chill the rolls for at least 1 hour before slicing. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. A serrated knife gives the cleanest cuts. These pinwheels taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 5
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