tasty crab n cream cheese pinwheels

Somewhere, PA
Updated on May 2, 2014

These are a very tasty appetizer or anytime snack...I first made them for a New Years Eve party, and got rave reviews...I adapted this recipe from a ham type pinwheel my Aunt always made...my family has come to love this one even better... Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 25 - 30 pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 - 8 ounces imitation crab - or crab meat - chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced small
  • 3 - green onion, chopped - plus tops
  • 1/2 cup shredded, cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped or dried
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • chili - powder to taste
  • garnish - with paprika
  • 5 - 6 - 6 inch flour tortilla's

How To Make tasty crab n cream cheese pinwheels

  • Step 1
    In a medium sized bowl; beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the parsley, red pepper, sauce, onion, cheese and crab. Sprinkle with desired chili powder.
  • Step 2
    Lay out your tortilla's Spread about 1/4 cup onto each tortilla.
  • Step 3
    Roll tightly. I cut the ends with kitchen shears.
  • Step 4
    Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  • Step 5
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Slice each roll into 5 - 6 slices and place on a sprayed baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika and enjoy!

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