30 Easy Appetizers You Can Make with a Pack of Tortillas

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. These can be made ahead and reheated in a 250° oven for 10 minutes. —Lillian Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

My children like these 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

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 don’t get soggy! —Amy Van Hemert, Ottumwa, Iowa

Tortillas packed with chicken, mango and blue cheese make a light appetizer to welcome the summer season. We double or triple the ingredients for parties. —Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida

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

Taquitos are a popular appetizer and these homemade ones are so much better than the frozen ones in the supermarket. If you want a little more punch to the filling, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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. —Kitti Boesel, Woodbridge, Virginia

Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It’s best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. —Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida

A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla roll ups, people ask me for the recipe, too! The cream 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

Whenever I serve this make-ahead pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with me, I knew in one bite I’d be taking her pinwheels home for the holidays. —Diane Martin, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

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

We love to entertain at home and the office. Ham and cheese rolled in tortillas make a quick and easy appetizer that’s easy to transport. —Susan Zugehoer, Hebron, Kentucky

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

Prepare these tasty finger foods several days in advance if desired. Serve with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce.—Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri

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

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

Quesadillas have never tasted so good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with lime butter and salt, the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This version is the perfect recipe for a summer party—or a great way to bring a little bit of summer into the cold winter months. —Stephanie Bright, Simpsonville, South Carolina

‘Tis the season for easy make-ahead appetizers like these. They look so special and pretty that folks can’t resist them! The refreshing flavor of ranch dressing and crisp colorful vegetables makes these pinwheels a pleasure to serve. —Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

These terrific bite-size appetizers are always a hit wherever I take them. They’re easy to make ahead of time, and are a great addition to other party fare! —Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin

Creamy crab dip tops the lime-flavored chips perfectly. These would be popular at a party, so it’s a good thing they make a lot. —Tracey Stone, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

These roll-ups are very fast to fix. You can make them ahead and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. —Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri

I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy them as is, without the sauce. —Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

With their subtle sweetness, these well-seasoned chips are equally delicious as an appetizer or alongside a savory meal. They’ll be a welcome change of pace for your family’s taste buds. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

These pinwheels will go quick at your buffet. People will be asking for the recipe! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

You don’t have to be a magician to transform these spiced roll-ups into a pumpkin—a simple green onion and chervil garnish will do the trick. Tart apple is stirred into the creamy filling to salute the harvest season. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve the next day. The empty plate at the party signaled these rolls were a hit! —Darlene Abney, Muenster, Texas

My Asian-inspired cones make a distinctively different main dish for holiday get-togethers and game-day parties. If you like, substitute pulled pork for the shredded chicken.

I thought of these when I found several packages of tortillas shells while cleaning out my freezer. It’s an inexpensive, low-calorie treat for my husband and me. —Angela Case, Monticello, Arkansas

These gently charred quesadillas embody the definition of cheesy deliciousness. The slight smoky flavor pairs perfectly with sweet pineapple and savory steak. —Lisa Huff, Clive, Iowa