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Hot Crab Pinwheels (6-30-2022)

Mom's Tips

June 30th, 2022 by Jim Field

  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 can (6 oz.) crab meat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 flour tortillas

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.  Stir in the crab meat, red pepper, cheese, onions, parsley and cayenne.  Spread 1/3 cupful over one side of each tortilla; roll up tightly.  Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Cut and discard ends of roll-ups.  Cut each into six slices.  Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until bubbly.  Serve warm.

YIELD:  3 dozen