BLT party pinwheels are a quick, easy and tasty no-cook snack that’s perfect when you need something to eat in a hurry.
They are also a great party appetizer and a fun, healthy lunch option for kids. You just need lettuce, crumbled bacon, sliced tomatoes, and a creamy avocado spread. Wrap everything in a tortilla, cut it into bite-sized pinwheels, and they’re ready to serve.
Since they’re a no-cook snack, you can always prepare them ahead of time and enjoy them later. They take about 20 minutes to make, so they’re a handy option for game day or last-minute snacking.
How to Make BLT Party Pinwheels
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 jumbo flour tortillas
- 6 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 7-8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 thinly sliced tomatoes, preferably large
- 1 fresh ripe avocado
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6-7 fresh lettuce leaves
Recipe Instructions
1. Start by making the spread. In a medium bowl, add softened cream cheese and mayonnaise, and whip them together until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, mash the avocado using a fork until it looks smooth and creamy. Once done, add it to the cream cheese mixture prepared above. Now add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix everything together until you have a creamy spread ready to work with.
3. Now lay a tortilla on a clean work surface or chopping board. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese-avocado mixture on top of it, making sure that it reaches all the way to the edges.
4. Take about half a handful of crumbled bacon and sprinkle it all over the tortilla. Top it with some fresh lettuce leaves and 3-4 tomato slices. Use as much as you prefer. Arrange everything evenly on the tortilla.
5. Now grab one end of the tortilla and start rolling it tightly towards the other end. Keep the filling tucked in as you go. Repeat with other tortillas until you have them all ready to be sliced up into pinwheels.
6. In a large tray, place the tortillas seam-side down so they don’t unravel. Place the tray in the freezer for about 12 minutes. This will help firm up the tortillas, keep the filling in place and make it easier to slice them into pinwheels.
7. Now, using a sharp knife, cut the chilled tortillas into pieces about 1 inch wide.
Serve and Enjoy!
Your BLT party pinwheels are ready to serve! You can refrigerate them for a quick snack later.
Important Notes
- Keep the lettuce dry: Wash the lettuce and pat them dry to prevent the pinwheels from getting soggy.
- Use soft tortillas: Fresh tortillas work best for this recipe. If dry, microwave the tortillas for 15-20 seconds to soften them a little.
- Slice neatly: Use a sharp knife to slice the pinwheels. Keep wiping it in between to prevent the cream cheese from smearing and keep the pinwheels looking neat and presentable.
- Serve fresh: These pinwheels taste best when served fresh. Chilling them for a couple of hours works great but avoid chilling for too long else they’ll get soggy.
- Chill before slicing: Chill the tortillas for at least 12 minutes before slicing. It firms up the filling and makes slicing easier.
BLT Party Pinwheels
Ingredients
Method
- Mix softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Mash the avocado separately, then combine it with the cream cheese mixture, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each tortilla, then top with crumbled bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices.
- Tightly roll each tortilla, keeping the filling tucked in as you go.
- Place the rolls seam-side down on a tray and freeze for about 12 minutes to firm them up and keep the filling intact.
- Cut the chilled rolls into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean, presentable pinwheels.