Southwestern Pinwheels

• light cream cheese↗4 ounces

  softened

• finely shredded Mexican blend cheese or 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese1⁄4 cup
• thinly sliced green onions2 tablespoons
• chunky salsa, canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce or 1/2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo2 tablespoons
• chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons
• ground cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• (10 inch) spinach tortillas or (10 inch) green chili peppers tortillas↗2
• fresh cilantro↗12 sprigs

  to garnish

• spinach leaves↗
• salsa

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, cilantro and cumin.

2. 2

   Mix until combined.

3. 3

   Spread cheese mixture over tortillas.

4. 4

   Place a layer of spinach over cheese.

5. 5

   Roll tightly and then wrap in plastic.

6. 6

   Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

7. 7

   Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.

8. 8

   Place on a serving platter with the cut side up.

9. 9

   Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Before serving, add a dollop of salsa to the top of each pinwheel.