Description
Antojitos are spicy, cheesy, and creamy appetizers featuring a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, bell peppers, jalapeños, and hot sauce wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. Baked to perfection with a crispy finish under the broiler, these bite-sized snacks offer a perfect balance of heat and gooey cheese, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ½ red bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (chopped)
Assembly
- 3 large tortillas (ancient grain whole wheat tortillas recommended)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, breadcrumbs, and hot sauce. Use a fork to mix until the cream cheese softens and the ingredients are well incorporated. Then fold in the chopped red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper evenly into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Tortillas: Spread one-third of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla. Sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese layer on each tortilla. Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly and slice the rolls into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the sliced tortilla pieces upright on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven at 350℉ for 10 minutes to melt the cheeses and warm the filling through.
- Broil for Crispiness: After baking, switch the oven to broil and cook the tortilla slices under the broiler for an additional 3 minutes to crisp up the edges and add a golden finish. Keep a close watch to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite salsa or sour cream for dipping. Enjoy these spicy, creamy Antojitos as the perfect appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Antojitos offers a delightful mix of spicy jalapeños and creamy cheese, balanced by sweet bell peppers.
- The combination of cream cheese and cheddar makes these very rich and gooey—perfect as a party appetizer.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level to your preference.
- Ancient grain whole wheat tortillas add a pleasant nutty flavor and are a healthier option.
- Serve immediately for best texture; they can be reheated but may lose some crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 894 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
