Friday, March 14, 2008

Mexican Spirals

weight watchers Mexican Spirals recipe

This is a great appetizer or side dish recipe that you can make for holiday parties. Just make sure you buy a quality tortilla shell.

These are best when served hot, but if there are any leftovers, you can freeze them and use them another time.

Weight Watchers Mexican Spirals recipe
Makes 5 dozen spirals

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 lb Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or 1 teaspoon dried coriander
2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno peppers or canned jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 (10 inch) flour tortillas
vegetable oil
salsa
sour cream

Preparation
1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, chicken, Monterey jack, coriander, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
2. Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
3. Roll up each tortilla tightly around chicken mixture.
4. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. Just before serving, cut each tortilla roll into 1/2 inch slices.
6. Arrange on greased baking sheet, brush with oil, bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

WW POINTS for 1 spiral: 1
WW POINTS for 1 dozen spirals: 11
Nutritional information for 1 spiral: 35.3 calories, 2.3g fat, 0.1g fiber
Nutritional information for 1 dozen spirals: 424 calories, 28.0g fat, 1.5g fiber

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