Horseradish Roast Beef Pinwheels Recipe
These Horseradish Roast Beef Pinwheels are a quick and delicious appetizer featuring tender deli roast beef layered with a creamy, tangy horseradish cheese spread, all rolled inside soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, snacks, or light lunches, they combine zesty horseradish and aromatic herbs for a flavorful bite that’s easy to prepare and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels (6 pinwheels per tortilla) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (not the cream version)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas (wrap or burrito size)
- 8 ounces roast beef (deli slices)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, prepared horseradish, dried thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Spread the Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cheese mixture over each of the two flour tortillas. For cleaner rolls, avoid spreading the mixture within an inch of the right and left edges of each tortilla.
- Layer the Roast Beef: Arrange the slices of roast beef evenly across the tortillas on top of the cheese mixture, covering the surface but leaving the edges clear as noted.
- Roll the Tortillas: Starting from the bottom edge, roll each tortilla tightly but carefully so that the cheese mixture does not squeeze out. Ensure a compact log is formed for easier slicing.
- Chill the Pinwheels: Place the rolled tortillas in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm them up quickly. Alternatively, refrigerate if you plan to serve later. Chilling helps achieve cleaner cuts without the filling oozing out.
- Slice and Serve: When ready to serve, use a serrated knife to cut each log into half-inch thick pinwheels, discarding the hollow ends or enjoying them as a snack. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using prepared horseradish instead of creamy horseradish ensures a stronger, more piquant flavor.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas is crucial for clean slicing and neat presentation.
- Feel free to substitute Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella or mild cheddar based on preference.
- The recipe can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 1 day before serving.
- Discard or snack on the hollow end pieces to avoid uneven pinwheels.
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