Chili Cheddar Pinwheels
These baked Southwestern bites, made with crescent roll dough, will steal the show at your next get-together. "They'll disappear in no time," assures Mary Dorchester of Midland, Texas.21 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- 2 tablespoons picante sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- Additional chili powder, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the cheddar
- cheese, chilies, picante sauce, chili powder, garlic salt and onion
- powder until blended.
- Separate each tube of crescent roll dough into four rectangles; press
- perforations to seal. Spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each
- rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Cut each roll into eight slices; place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with additional chili powder if desired. Bake at 350°
- for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 64 appetizers.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 101 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium,