Description
Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are a quick and easy no-cook lunch option featuring creamy, cheesy filling rolled inside soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a light meal or party appetizer, these roll-ups combine smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar, and fresh veggies with optional deli meat and greens for added protein and crunch. Chill and slice into pinwheels for a fun and delicious presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Optional Ingredients
- Deli ham or turkey slices (optional, for protein)
- Baby spinach or shredded lettuce (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the flavorful ingredients: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, diced bell peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and dried dill if using. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Spread onto tortillas: Take each flour tortilla and spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface, covering almost to the edges to maximize filling.
- Add optional layers: If desired, layer slices of deli ham or turkey along with baby spinach or shredded lettuce on top of the spread mixture to add protein and crunch to your roll-ups.
- Roll tightly: Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down on a plate or tray to keep them secure.
- Chill: Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and make slicing easier.
- Slice and serve: Just before serving, slice each roll-up into 1-inch wide pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and enjoy as a delicious lunch or appetizer.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- These roll-ups can be prepared a day ahead and stored wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator to save time.
- Substitute whole wheat or spinach tortillas for a healthier variation with extra fiber and nutrients.
