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44 Weeks Until Christmas ~ New Appetizer Recipe Tried

I'm not too behind in trying this recipe.  I printed it off (gulp) back on December 3rd of 2024.

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Appetizer
(Don't Sweat the Recipe, online)



Did you know they make organic tortillas now?  In case you are lazy like me, and do not want to make them homemade.  


One bowl mix.

Spread on the tortillas, roll up, cover, chill, and slice later.


How they looked sliced for snack size appetizer.

We love these, but be warned, they are not low-fat ha ha!
These would be great for summer potlucks, taking along for weekend getaways, when guests come to visit, picnics and the like.  Not just for Christmas.  I would love to try them with home grown jalapenos from the garden this summer.

Honestly, if you don't want the tortilla in your meals, I would just as much enjoy deviled eggs with bits of freshly chopped jalapenos in the filling too.

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It's a brisk 3 degrees here today, with a windchill of -9°F.  It's so frozen outside, we were not able to put our trash container out to the road for trash pick up today. It's frozen to the ground.  Literally.  It previously rained, then froze, then melted a bit, then the snow arrived, and now the continued deep freeze.  Exciting news today.  Ha ha!

I have another recipe to try, but it's not for a holiday meal.  I am in search for one ingredient, and so far unable to find it in stores.  The recipe is from a cookbook I own, so if it all happens, I'll write up a post about it.

Meanwhile, garden plans are underway, and seeds are being ordered.  I try to plant something new to us, so that gives me something to look forward too.

44 Weeks Until Christmas ~  New Appetizer Recipe Tried  © February 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

 

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Faith said…
I make something similar to these at the Holidays, they are pinwheels, with cream cheese, chillis, and ? red pepper, drawing a blank at the moment. Your recipe looks good, we like a little spicy spicy around here.
February 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Betsy said…
That looks really good and something I know my Hubby would like.
It's so cold here too. Really cold. School has been cancelled for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and I'm guessing Thursday too before a bit of a warmup is supposed to begin.
Blessings,
Betsy
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Faith, we both liked them, and they are quick, to make, other than chill time.
February 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Betsy, thanks. I think it's the first time for me to make any sort of pinwheel appetizer. We are to warm up too, and I sure hope so. It's very icy going outside to tend the chickens and what not.
February 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Leigh said…
I used to make a tortilla pinwheel appetizer but had forgotten all about it! So glad for the reminder, because it was always a big hit.

Definitely time to start on garden plans, even if the garden seems a little ways off still.
February 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Leigh, I would love to know what you put in your appetizer too. I'm always looking for something new for group meals/potlucks etc. Yes, garden planning is fun and we are hopefully able to afford to fence the larger part this year.
February 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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