Whatever the reason....These Almond Bacon Cheddar Tortilla Roll Ups taste like a million bucks.
When looking for an party appetizer one of the key requirements is that it is easy to assemble and often that it can be prepared in advance. No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen throughout their party, Right ? And while I was thinking of a perfect game day appetizer, the light bulb suddenly turns on and a brilliant idea comes out of nowhere, to take the dip we loved so much and turn it into these really amazingly tasty tortilla roll ups!
So…They’re easy. You can make ’em ahead. There’s nothing complicated about them.
When looking for an party appetizer one of the key requirements is that it is easy to assemble and often that it can be prepared in advance. No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen throughout their party, Right ? And while I was thinking of a perfect game day appetizer, the light bulb suddenly turns on and a brilliant idea comes out of nowhere, to take the dip we loved so much and turn it into these really amazingly tasty tortilla roll ups!
So…They’re easy. You can make ’em ahead. There’s nothing complicated about them.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, whipped
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 oz package real bacon bits or 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 5 green onions chopped
- 4 (6 inch) large flour tortillas
Instructions:
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients except tortillas until well mixed.
- Lay a tortilla out on a plate and spread an even layer of the almond, bacon and cheese mixture all the way to the edges (about 2 to 3 tbsp).
- Roll up tortilla tightly and place on a plate and then repeat until all the ingredients have been used.
- Pop into the fridge to chill for 2 hour.
- Slice each rolled tortillas off the ends and set aside.
- Garnish with remaining sliced green onions.
- * - make sure your tortillas are at room temperature before you roll them so they are nice and flexible.
- * -Smaller tortillas may be used, however you will need to adjust the amount of bacon and cheese mixture you add to each tortilla.
- * -If time is an issue, you can skip the refrigeration before slicing or refrigerate for less time. However, for best results, refrigeration is recommended.