Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels – The Ultimate Party Appetizer

Looking for the ultimate quick snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer? These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are everything you want: creamy, cheesy, salty, and loaded with flavor. Whether you need a fast lunchbox filler, a tasty after-school snack, or something guaranteed to vanish from the party platter—this easy no-bake recipe delivers.

Made with only five simple ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes (plus chill time), this pinwheel recipe is budget-friendly and loaded with flavor from ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon. No baking, no fuss—just easy prep and delicious results.

 Ingredients You'll Need

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked & crumbled bacon

 Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Spatula or spoon
• Plastic wrap
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board

 Instructions

1. Make the Filling
   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth and well blended.

2. Add the Good Stuff
   Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.

3. Spread & Roll
   Lay out a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread about 1/4 of the filling evenly across the tortilla, leaving a small margin around the edges. Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other to form a log.

4. Wrap & Chill
   Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.

5. Slice & Serve
   Once chilled, unwrap and slice each tortilla into 1-inch pieces. Arrange on a platter and serve cold or at room temperature.

 Tips for Success

• Use room-temperature cream cheese for the smoothest mixing.
• Make ahead! These can be made a full day in advance and kept wrapped in the fridge.
• Add finely chopped green onions or a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.
• Great served with ranch dip, buffalo sauce, or sour cream.

Serving Suggestions

• Game day snack trays
• Holiday appetizer platters
• Easy finger food for potlucks
• Lunchbox filler kids love

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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Easy no-bake appetizer made with cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, and bacon wrapped in tortillas and sliced into pinwheels.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 24 pinwheels

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• - 4 large flour tortillas
• - 8 oz cream cheese softened
• - 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
• - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• - 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• spatula
• Plastic wrap
• knife
• Cutting board

Method

 

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth.
2. Stir in shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
3. Spread mixture over tortillas, roll up tightly.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve.

Notes

- These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours ahead.
- Optional: add a sprinkle of green onions or a dash of hot sauce for added flavor.