Description
Antojitos are spicy, cheesy, and creamy rolled tortillas filled with a savory mixture of cream cheese, peppers, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection, these bite-sized appetizers deliver a delightful combination of flavors with a slight heat from jalapeños, making them perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounce cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ½ red bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (chopped)
Tortillas and Topping
- 3 large tortillas (ancient grain whole wheat tortillas recommended)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, breadcrumbs, and hot sauce. Use a fork to mix until the cream cheese softens and blends evenly. Then stir in the chopped red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and jalapeño until well distributed.
- Assemble Tortillas: Spread one-third of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla. Next, sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the cream cheese layer on each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling.
- Slice Tortillas: Cut the rolled tortillas into 1-inch slices, creating bite-sized pinwheels perfect for serving.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the sliced tortilla pieces flat on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them at 350℉ for 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the rolls are warmed through.
- Broil for Finish: After baking, switch the oven to broil and broil the slices for an additional 3 minutes to achieve a golden and slightly crispy top layer.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with your choice of salsa or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- These Antojitos offer a balanced kick of spice and creamy texture, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Don’t be intimidated by the jalapeños; their flavor blends beautifully with the cheeses to mellow the heat.
- Ancient grain whole wheat tortillas add extra texture and nutrition, but regular tortillas work well too.
- For a crispier texture, ensure even slicing and arrange the pieces spaced apart on the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 894 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
