Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheel appetizers are the ultimate party food! Loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing, these roll-ups are perfect parties, picnics, or game days!
When it comes to appetizers, we all have a few “go to” recipes. And these Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels are definitely one of mine. They’re one of my favorite things to bring to parties and get togethers… and once you try them, I’m sure you’ll see why!
They’re easy to make, easy to transport, and I love that you can make them in advance. Not to mention… everyone goes CRAZY for them.
You can’t go wrong with the bacon cheddar ranch combo – from Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad to Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Noodle Soup – it’s always a crowd favorite. And these pinwheels are no exception.
Made with just 6 simple ingredients, they come together in no time and are loved by adults and kids, alike. And… they double as a quick and easy lunch!
what you’ll need for this recipe
- Cream cheese – I used 8 ounces of plain cream cheese, softened
- Ranch dressing – I added 1/4 cup ranch dressing to the cream cheese (not seasoning mix)
- Cheese – I used 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon – I added 6 pieces of cooked, crumbled bacon
- Chives – I used 1 Tablespoon of minced fresh chives
- Tortillas – I used plain flour tortillas (6 small or 3 large)
how to make bacon cheddar ranch pinwheels
Combine the cream cheese & ranch. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Stir in the cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives.
Spread onto tortillas & roll. Spread in a generous layer over tortillas. Roll tortillas tightly and slice into 1 inch pieces.
make-ahead & storage tips
These pinwheels are perfect for making ahead! You can assemble them up to 24 hours in advance and wrap the rolled tortillas tightly in saran wrap. Then simply remove the saran wrap and cut them into pieces when you’re ready to serve them! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Variations
- Use your favorite flavored cream cheese (garden vegetable or chive & onion both work well)
- Add chopped chicken breast for extra protein
- Add additional veggies, such as broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, or bell peppers
- Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy twist
- Use any type of shredded cheese
- Use flavored wraps in place of regular tortillas
More Pinwheel Recipes to Try
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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 pieces bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced chives
- flour tortillas 6 small or 3 large
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives.
- Spread in a generous layer over tortillas.
- Roll tortillas tightly and slice into 1 inch pieces.
Yum! This looks like the perfect appetizer or snack!
can they be made the day before
Do you have to do anything to the tortilla before you roll it.? Such as warm it or cook it?
Room temperature would be best.
No, just as they are. I refrigerate mine before serving.
Yes
These sound delicious! What a perfect treat to take to a party!
Such an awesome party food!! I love little bites like this 🙂
These wraps sound like the BEST kind of appetizer for a football-centric get-together. I can see them flying off the table at our house for sure. 😉
Oooh, these are so gooood! Thanks for sharing. They are a meal in itself with bacon, impossible to eat just one!
Delish!
Thanks, Katie! Glad I could share them with you!
Cathy, about how many does this recipe make? thanks
It makes about 24 bite sized pieces.
Excellent..my second go at it, i added a half cup of pickled banana peppers. Next batch, gonna zing it a little louder with Habaneros and Jalapenos .
That’s the perfect kind of party food!
Aww! A secret crush! How cute. 🙂 And these look SO yummy!
they look yummy all my favorite flavours in a neat package
I used to make them long ago and had forgotten about them. Thanks for the reminder and yes they are awesome!!!! I thinkI I will make some this weekend.
Simple, yet absolutely perfect in flavor!
So glad you enjoyed your time away! I love going away with the family too! These pinwheels look delicious- especially with football ahead this weekend!!!! Thanks for sharing!
What a great party food! I bet these don’t last long!
I make deviled eggs with this filling!! Absolutely scrumptious!! <3
Do you just add the mashed up yokes to all the other ingredients?
There are no eggs in this recipe 🙂
When you use this for devilled eggs do you add the mashed yolks in with the cream cheese and other ingredients ?
I am loving the looks and sound of this awesome Game Day app!
Hi
Quick question- Do the tortillas stay together or do you have to use a toothpick to hold them?
Thanks
They should stay together with the cream cheese! (Be sure you spread it close to the edges) 🙂
Do they need to be refrigerated or serve right away?
I refrigerate for a hour or longer , a lot easier
to cute!!
How about overnight??
They do best if you wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and chill a couple hours to firm up. I gave my tortillas a quick zap in the microwave to make them more flexible for rolling. To cold or dry wil make them crack. Be sure to get filling spread completely to the edge as that is the “glue” factor.
My husbands family is planning an open house 90th birthday for their mom. These look oh so easy. My question is how do I figure the ingredients for 125 guests?
I was wondering the same thing and if they could be made in advance and either chilled or frozen
she says in another post this recipe makes about 24 rolls
bite size rolls that is 🙂
This is really good I added chicken to the mixture so it goes farther.
they look delicious! can they be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight and still taste wonderful?
I, too, have made these with added chicken and layered them with damp paper towels between each layer in a large plastic container in the fridge a day ahead. They were just fine. Don’t over wet the paper towels; just dampen them a little.
Made these for a party at work what a hit and so easy made them a day ahead worked out great
Husband just told me “Oops,I have to have finger food at the office tomorrow “. This sounds wonderful. Thanks
Is the ranch dressing the liquid or the powder?
Thank you
Ann
I used regular ranch dressing.
Is this the Dry Ranch dressing or the 1 in a bottle???
I live in Europe – what is your regular ranch dressing – liquid or powder? We can get a dry powder mix here called Ranch.
Sorry I’ve seen the answer below now! Could you suggest a substitute / simple alternative recipe for the dressing?
Does this call for regular ranch dressing or the powder?
I used regular ranch dressing.
Flour or corn tortillas?
Flour!
Is it the Dry mix or the liquid Ranch dresses
liquid
Can this be made ahead of time and refrigerated?
Are the tortillas suppose to be cold? Or do you heat them and let them cool off?
Can these be baked and served hot?
These were awesome – used Aldi’s cream cheese with chives cause that’s what I had !
My daughter is getting married this weekend and I was considering fixing these for the reception. Do you think these are a good idea for a wedding?
These pinwheels were amazing!! So tasty!! So easy to make!
Hi there do you put these in the Oven? too Heat or just eat them like that?
Also looks Yummy i will be making these that is for sure Thank-you for the Recipe
Hugs Patricia
Do you know how many net carbs per serving? Thanks
Would like to make these for my daughter and her family to take with them on vacation, I want to make them in advance can I freeze them
Cream cheese does not freeze well.
Do you heat up the flour tortillas or serve them cold?
People…read the recipe! Do not heat the tortillas, serve cold, flour tortillas,liquid ranch dressing, must not be a lot of cooks reading this. Sorry….just read!!
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No one answered if they can be made a day ahead. Anyone out there do that? How did they turn out?
Someone commented that they made them the night before and they turned out great. I’m thinking of doing a little at both times to experiment.
Can make ahead they hold up well!
I have made them ahead several times and refrigerated them and they were great. I like them better when they are cooked a little in the oven. I heat them at 400 degrees for about 4 minutes per side. They are one of my daughter’s favorite appetizers.
PIN button?
These look really good.. I am going to try them. I think the spinach tortilla would be a good substitute and be eye appealing and also I am going to add fresh minced jalapeno…
I was thinking about adding a little chicken to the mix. Any thoughts?
It would be delicious!
Can you make the filling about a week and a half in advance and then fill the tortillas? The filling would be kept in the fridge.
Do you have the nutritional information on this recipe as far as calories, sat. fat, sugars and protein?
Looking for nutritional information (on sodium and carbs especially) please as we need heart healthy and I am diabetic. Thanks!
You can go to an online nutrition calculator, enter the ingredients and number of servings and it will figure it for you.
Any idea how many carbs in this?
Why are you saying flour tortillas not corn! For a diebetic shouldn’t have all that flour?
Flour tortillas roll & slice better than corn, which tend to break.
You can absolutely use corn if that’s what you prefer or need to use for dietary reasons.
thank you for sharing and i like the deviled egg suggestion also????
Can you substitute chicken for bacon?
Absolutely, if you prefer chicken go for it!
When you say ranch dressing…do you mean powder or jarred?
Sorry, I should specify! I mean prepared ranch dressing.
I made these with my own little (lol) hands. That is an accomplishment in its self because I can’t cook. My wife, bless her heart does the cooking in our home. They turned out great and we will do it again. Thanks….
I use the dry ranch dressing. Some regular and some spicy. I’d be afraid the mixture would be too soupy if I used the bottled dressing. But then that’s me.
I am probably one of the few people on this planet who doesn’t care for Ranch dressing. I’m wondering if bleu cheese dressing would work as a substitute. What do you think?
These were delicious! My only qualm is that the serving size was set to 24. I doubled the recipe and it will definitely feed no more than 6-8 people. This is disappointing, as I’ve not made enough for my party.
I think that the 24 servings is 24 slices. If you have 3 8 inch wraps, and cut them 1 inch thick, you end up with 8 slices of each hence 24 servings.
I do my have chives in hand. Any recommended substitute for an amazing taste?