Save Festive and colorful tortilla roll-ups filled with cream cheese, roasted peppers, and spinach—perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Dairy: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 60 g (1/4 cup) sour cream
- Vegetables: 1 roasted red bell pepper, diced, 1 small bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped (about 60 g), 2 green onions, finely sliced
- Spices & Flavorings: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas (25 cm/10-inch diameter)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Stir in roasted red bell pepper, spinach, and green onions.
- Step 3:
- Season mixture with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Step 4:
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Spread a quarter of the filling evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1 cm (1/2-inch) border.
- Step 5:
- Roll up tortillas tightly. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
- Step 6:
- Unwrap and cut each tortilla roll into 6 slices using a sharp knife.
- Step 7:
- Arrange on a platter to resemble a festive scarf and serve chilled.
Save Notes
Pair with a sparkling white wine or cranberry spritzer.
Required Tools
Medium mixing bowl, spatula, sharp knife, plastic wrap
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cream cheese, sour cream), Gluten (flour tortillas). Double check tortilla packaging for allergens if needed.
Save These colorful scarf tortilla roll ups are sure to brighten your holiday table and delight your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the filling?
The filling blends cream cheese, sour cream, roasted red bell peppers, fresh spinach, green onions, and spices such as garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and optional smoked paprika.
- → How are the tortilla rolls prepared?
The filling is spread evenly on large flour tortillas, rolled tightly, chilled to firm up, then sliced into bite-sized pieces for serving.
- → Can these rolls be made ahead of time?
Yes, chilling for at least an hour before slicing helps set the filling and makes clean cuts, ideal for preparing in advance.
- → Are there variations to the tortilla wraps?
Using spinach or sun-dried tomato flavored tortillas adds color and subtle flavor variations to the rolls.
- → How can these be adapted for non-vegetarian guests?
Adding diced turkey or ham inside the filling provides a savory non-vegetarian option without altering the overall concept.
- → What beverages pair well with these roll-ups?
Light sparkling white wines or cranberry spritzers complement the fresh and creamy flavors nicely during festive occasions.