Do you have a favorite snack that you like to prepare at parties? Though backyard grill-outs almost always include things like hot dogs and hamburgers, they also feature reliable sides and snacks like chips and salsa, cocktail wieners, cheese and crackers and much more. Although these finger foods can definitely hit the spot, sometimes you want something just a little more substantial—though not quite as substantial as a full burger, let’s say. If you’re one of these people, we have the perfect recipe for you today.
Today, we’re going to show you how to make delicious bacon cheddar ranch appetizers, otherwise known as sandwich pinwheels. Even if this sounds unfamiliar, you’ve definitely seen these at parties before. In essence, these are cross-sections of a wrap, each packed full of creamy and delicious flavor. Although you can make these to have in the fridge as a snack at home, they also work perfectly for any parties you may have coming up. If you’ve never had them before, prepare to be amazed. Let’s get started.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon of minced chives
- 6 small flour tortillas (or three large ones)
Here’s what you do:
1. To begin, get out of a mixing bowl and add in your cream cheese and ranch dressing. Mix everything together thoroughly until it’s all smooth and even. After that, stir in your cheese and chives.
2. If you haven’t done so already, cook up your bacon and drain out the excess fat. Crumble it up into tiny pieces and mix it into the rest of your mix as well.
3. When everything is combined, spread the creamy filling over your tortillas in a nice, thick layer. When you’re satisfied, roll the tortillas together tightly and slice them into one-inch thick pieces! With that, you’re ready to plate and serve.
As you can see, there’s almost nothing to the actual details of this recipe. All you need to do is cook your bacon, mix in the creamy filling and wrap it into tortillas. Still, the end result is so delicious that these plates are all sure to clear by the end of whatever party you may be attending. And best of all? You don’t even need to use an oven to cook these!
While the basic steps outlined above will definitely give you some tasty snacks for a party, you can also use the above as a guide for other, similar sandwich snacks. If you want to switch out the cheese, feel free. You can add other spices and mix-ins as you see fit. To add another layer of flavor to this, why not make a pulled pork version or add some pulled chicken to the mixture as well? The possibilities for this are virtually endless. As always, we just encourage you to have fun making these and tell us how it all turns out!
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