26 Easy Appetizers You Can Make with a Pack of Tortillas

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26 Easy Appetizers You Can Make with a Pack of Tortillas1/26 Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified it a little and tweaked the flavors a bit. The taquitos can be made ahead and reheated in a 250° oven for 10 minutes. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 375 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g

fiber), 8g protein

fiber), 8g protein. 2/26 Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children like these roll-ups so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g

My kids love these easy four-ingredient turkey pinwheels

protein. 3/26 Turkey Pinwheels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Pinwheels Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need an awesome snack for game day? My kids love these easy four-ingredient turkey pinwheels. Go ahead and make them the day before—they won’t get soggy! —Amy Van Hemert, Ottumwa, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 51 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/26 Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas 2 Reviews Contest Winner

We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties

Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties. —Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 85 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 5/26 Mandarin Turkey Pinwheels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mandarin Turkey Pinwheels Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Curry, smoked turkey and mandarin oranges give these pinwheels their unique flavor. My cousin and I made them for an open house and people came back for seconds…and then thirds! —Lorie Miner, Kamas, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 50 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/26 Pork Taquitos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Taquitos Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These taquitos freeze very well, so you can make a big batch and enjoy them anytime. Microwave the tortillas before filling for easier rolling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 taquito: 155 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 7/26 Hot Crab Pinwheels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got the recipe for these crabmeat bites from a friend. What amazed me most is that

my husband, who hates seafood, couldn’t stop eating them

my husband, who hates seafood, couldn’t stop eating them. —Kitti Boesel, Woodbridge, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/26 Fruit Salsa 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit Salsa Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 cups salsa and 80 chips Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this juicy snack for just about every

family gathering—and I have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it!

family gathering—and I have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it! —Jessica Robinson, Indian Trail, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons salsa with 4 chips: 134 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 9/26 Pinwheels 70 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla roll ups, people ask me for the recipe, too! The cream

Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast

cheese pinwheels can be made ahead of time and sliced just before serving, leaving you time for other last-minute party preparations. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 63 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/26 Fiesta Pinwheels 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fiesta Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with

, I knew in one bite I’d be taking her Mexican pinwheels home for the holidays

me, I knew in one bite I’d be taking her Mexican pinwheels home for the holidays. —Diane Martin, Brown Deer, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 59 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/26 Cheesy Quesadillas 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Quesadillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado Nutrition Facts:

1 piece: 111 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/26 Salami Roll-Ups 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salami Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bite-size appetizers are a cinch to make with just four ingredients—even your kids can help you with them! —Jean Baffuto, Apache Junction, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 49 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g

That works out fine since I love trying new recipes!

protein. 13/26 Apple Salsa with Cinnamon Chips 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 cups salsa Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Both my husband and I were raised on farms, and we prefer home cooking to eating out. That works out fine since I love trying new recipes! I’ve served this apple salsa as an appetizer and a snack. Plus, it’s sweet enough to be a dessert. It’s easy to transport besides. —Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Golden, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 4 chips with 1/4 cup salsa: 121 calories, 2g fat (0

Serve them with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/26 Quick Tortilla Pinwheels 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare these easy, cheesy pinwheels several days in advance if desired. Serve them with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce. —Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 47 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/26 Sesame Omelet Spinach Spirals

They remind me of sushi

2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sesame Omelet Spinach Spirals Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen (1/3 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pretty spirals would be perfect for a buffet of international hors d’oeuvres. They remind me of sushi. The dipping sauce is an exotic accompaniment to this fun finger food.—Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 spiral: 51 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/26 Peanut Butter Granola Pinwheels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen

The recipe is easy to increase as needed

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 16 pinwheels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across this easy and tasty snack while searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it’s really quick to make and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy heftier appetites or to serve as a power lunch, cut each tortilla into fewer pieces or provide one per child. The recipe is easy to increase as needed. —Mary Haluch, Ludlow, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg

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