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LNC Familia Tasty Treasures Cookbook 2019
Appetizers

Tortilla Tree Roll-Ups with Salsa

by Angela Sanchez

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (16 ounces total) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained and patted dry
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) green chiles, drained and patted dry
  • 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained and roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow pepper, plus a piece cut into a star shape
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 12-inch green flour tortillas
  • 10–12 cherry tomatoes
  • Your favorite green or red salsa for serving

Preparation:

In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and the ranch dressing mix until evenly combined. Then, add the pimentos, green chiles, black olives, green onions, yellow pepper, and cheddar cheese. Stir gently until they are evenly distributed in the cream cheese. Divide the cream cheese mixture onto the four tortillas. Then, using a spatula, spread the mixture on each tortilla in an even layer. Keep the mixture a 1/2 inch from the edge. Roll up the tortillas. Set them on a plate and cover it with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until firm. Then using a serrated knife, cut the tortillas into 1/2-inch slices. Stack in layers to form a tree. Garnish with cherry tomato ornaments and a yellow pepper star. Serve with salsa.