Easy Spinach-Bacon Tortilla Roll-Ups

• bacon↗7 -8

  slices, cooked and crumbled

• green onions↗2

  finely chopped

• minced fresh garlic1 -2 teaspoon

  (optional)

• frozen chopped spinach1

  (10 ounce) (thawed and hand-squeezed dry)

• cream cheese↗4 ounces

  room temperature

• mayonnaise↗1⁄4 cup
• seasoning salt↗1 teaspoon

  can use less or 1/2 teaspoon white salt

• black pepper↗
• cayenne pepper↗1 pinch

  (to taste) (optional)

• water chestnuts3 tablespoons

  finely minced, to taste (optional)

• flour tortillas3

  (9 inch)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the spinach in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes; drain and place in a bowl to cool.

2. 2

   When the spinach is cool enough to handle squeeze out any excess moisture with hands, then place in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add in all remaining ingredients with crumbled bacon except the tortillas; mix well to combine and adjust seasoned salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.`.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tortilla in a large skillet over high heat until warm and pliable (about 1 minute per side).

5. 5

   Spread 1/3 of the filling over the warmed tortilla leaving 1/2-inch border.

6. 6

   Roll up tightly enclosing the filling.

7. 7

   Wrap the roll in plastic wrap.

8. 8

   Repeat with remaining 2 tortillas and filling, the cover each one with plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Refrigerate the rolls for about 2 hours or up to 4 hours until the filling is very firm.

10. 10

    Set oven to 400 degrees.

11. 11

    Remove the plastic wrap, then slice off the uneven ends or the rolls.

12. 12

    Slice the rolls crosswise on a slight diagonal into about 3/4-inch thick (at this point you can freeze the slices to bake at a later time).

13. 13

    Arrange on a large baking sheet.

14. 14

    Bake until heated through (about 7 minutes).