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.
I used jalapeño cream cheese and it was delicious!!
Would dried chives work in place of fresh?
In the picture, the tortillas appears to have been cooked. Are you cooking them before or after rolling??
Do you use a dried ranch mix, or actual dressing (particular brand recommended)?
Can you use bacon bits?
yes
These look amazing. But I would like to know if I can use something other than cream cheese?? I just do not like cream cheese. A lot of recipes call for cream cheese can I substitute cream cheese for ANYTHING else?? Thank you for your help.
I would suggest softened Velveta. I haven’t tried it, but it has a creamy smoothness that might work.
Sour Cream is a good substitute for cream cheese and yogurt is also a decent substitute.
these look yummy and I’m definitely going to try them out. What do you think they would be like if I substituted canned salmon for the bacon as an alternative, or maybe diced up pepperoni?
What about using bacon bits for the bapcon?
That’s what I used along with rotisserie chicken! Delicious!
Do you know the calorie count on these ?
CALORIES: 73TOTAL FAT: 6G
Would these be considered Keto? I have friends that will ask and I want to be ready for the vulchers! (Kidding.)
instead of tortillas, use sliced meat. Add cream cheese mix to meat slice and roll upl
Hi Cathy, Bacon, cheese, and ranch all wrapped up into one little bite? This is the best appetizer ever!
This is extremely helpful info!! Very good work. Everything is very interesting to learn and easy to understood. Thank you for giving information.
These were easy to make and so delicious. My guests raved all night. Thanks for the post, l’ll be making these again.
These are Amazing! My family loves these. I have to make them for Every potluck and picnic we have lol. Thank you for this yummy recipe!
Just made these. I substituted the bacon with shredded chicken. Next time might add some diced onions. Prefer to eat cold. Make in advance
Thanks for the feedback!
Curious to know if the ranch dressing makes the tortillas soggy if preparing ahead of time? Is dry ranch better?
You can absolutely substitute dry ranch powder and this may be a good idea if you’re making them ahead of time.
Is it the powder ranch dressing??
No, it’s just regular ranch dressing. It helps thin out the cream cheese 🙂
Are the tortilla shells cooked?
I used packaged tortilla shells at room temperature.
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I see will look forward to trying them. God bless!
These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels look absolutely delicious! I love how simple yet flavorful they are. I can’t wait to try making them for my next gathering! Thanks for sharing the recipe!