For a convenient and delicious appetizer or snack, give these Mexican Burrito Roll Ups a try. These pinwheel sandwiches feature a delightful combination of creamy, cheesy refried bean fillings wrapped in tortillas and cut into bite-sized treats. Enjoy them with salsa for a burst of flavor or savor them as standalone delight, suitable for any occasion.
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Easy Mexican Tortilla Rollups
These Rollups are so incredibly easy to throw together and are perfect for parties, gatherings, snacks, or a quick on the go meal option! You can prepare them in advance and simply pull them out when ready to serve!
Perfectly portioned and full of creamy, cheesy goodness in every bite, these will be a favorite with everyone!
I LOVE appetizers! In fact, I could easily make a meal out of appetizers alone because of all the variations! From these roll ups, to cheesy dips, sliders, taco pizza rolls, and more!
About these Mexican Burrito Roll Ups
Flavor: combining cream cheese, refried beans, and diced green chiles, these have a creamy, Mexican inspired flavor throughout.
Consistency and Texture: since these get refrigerated until ready to serve, you notice a chewy tortilla, with a creamy filled center. Slightly firm until you bite into them and then they melt in your mouth.
Ingredients Needed
See printable recipe card below for exact ingredients and step by step directions.
- Refried Beans
- Green Chiles– diced
- Cream Cheese– make sure its softened so it easily blends together with the ingredients
- Tortillas– burrito sized, flour
Variations
- Use diced jalapeno in place of the green chiles for an added kick
- Add in some ground beef or turkey to make these a full meal
- Add in 1 cup cheddar cheese to the bean mixture for an added cheesy addition
- Chopped Green Onions
- Add 1 tablespoon taco seasoning into the mixture for an added burst of flavor
How to make Tortilla Roll Ups
- Blend the refried beans, chilies and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Spread mixture on the tortillas and then roll up, jelly roll style.
- Refrigerate until almost time to serve. Minimum of 2 hours if possible.
- Slice into ½ inch pinwheels and serve with salsa (optional).
Recipe Tips and Storage
- Allow these to chill for at least 2 hours. This gives the cheesy mixture time to soften the tortillas.
- Using burrito sized tortillas, you’ll get about 30 pinwheels per batch. Adjust recipe accordingly depending on how many you need.
- You can make these up to 3 day in advance as long as they are stored in the refrigerator covered.
- Once covered and refrigerated, they are good for up to 6 days.
- These freeze perfectly. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place in freezer. They are good up to 2 months. Allow to thaw before serving.
- Slice these just before serving as they will dry out a bit once sliced, but stay perfectly moist until then.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make these Burrito Roll Ups more filling?
You can add in shredded chicken, beef, or turkey in addition the cheesy bean mixture to make this more substantial.
Will these get soggy if I make them ahead of time?
Nope! Due to the fact there are no wet ingredients in this recipe, these roll ups won’t get mushy and soggy,
What can I serve these Mexican Tortilla Rollups with?
These are great when enjoyed on their own, but to add some more flavor, you can serve them with some fresh salsa, guacamole, or even Queso! You can even make a Taco Lasagna and have these as an appetizer, or make some Mexican Rice for a perfect pair!
What tortillas are best for this recipe?
Stick with flour tortillas as corn break too easily. I love using the burrito size because they hold all the filling and roll up perfectly.
More Mexican Inspired Recipes to try
Homemade Taco Bell Copycat Mexican Pizzas– a copycat of the Taco Bell classic (but better!) Fried tortillas, refried beans, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and gooey, melted cheese!
Taco Cornbread Bake– a cornbread base topped with seasoned ground beef, a creamy filling and topped with melted cheese!
King Ranch Chicken Casserole– an easy dinner that with just 10 minutes of prep!
Sour Cream Enchiladas– sour cream enchiladas melt into a rich and creamy white sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Frito Taco Pie– this fun twist on tacos is made with a crescent dough crust filled with taco seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, corn chips, and sour cream, then topped with your favorite fresh produce such as lettuce, tomato and avocado.
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Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz refried beans
- 4 oz diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 package Burrito size tortillas
- salsa
Instructions
- Blend the refried beans, chilies and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Spread mixture on the tortillas and then roll up, jelly roll style.
- Refrigerate until almost time to serve. Minimum 30 minutes.
- Cut into ½ inch sections and serve with salsa. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Kathy says
Can these be frozen for future use?
Kristin says
Absolutely! That works great!!