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Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Tortillas Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 12

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 4 teaspoons Season-All salt
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno juice
  • 1/4 cup diced serrano pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups cooked turkey, shredded

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Filling:

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine diced jalapenos, chopped green onions, shredded turkey, and Season-All salt.
    • For an extra kick of heat, you can add diced serrano pepper to the mixture.
  2. Add Cream Cheese:

    • Soften the cream cheese and blend it into the mixture until well combined.
    • Gradually incorporate jalapeno juice to achieve the desired consistency, ensuring the cream cheese is adequately thinned.
  3. Assemble the Tortillas:

    • Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each flour tortilla.
  4. Roll Up:

    • Carefully roll up each tortilla, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed throughout.
  5. Refrigerate Overnight:

    • Place the rolled tortillas back into the plastic tortilla bag.
    • Secure the bag with a twisty tie to keep them intact.
    • Refrigerate the tortillas overnight to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
  6. Slice and Serve:

    • The next day, remove the tortillas from the refrigerator.
    • Slice the rolls into 1/4 inch pieces using a sharp knife.
    • Arrange the sliced tortillas on a serving platter, and they are ready to be enjoyed!
  7. Optional Freezing:

    • If you have leftovers or want to prepare in advance, these tortilla rolls can be frozen.
    • Simply slice them into pieces before freezing, and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 489.2
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.4g
  • Cholesterol: 41.6mg
  • Sodium: 837.7mg
  • Carbohydrates: 59.9g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
  • Protein: 12.4g

Recipe Notes:

  • These Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Tortillas are perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a flavorful snack.
  • Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or less jalapeno and serrano peppers.
  • Serve them with a side of salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
  • Get creative and customize the filling with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes, black olives, or shredded cheese for added flavor and texture.
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