Mexican Spirals

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

Jalapeno Chicken Crescent Pinwheels

Here's a great appetizer recipe for those who like spicy foods. If you want to make them less spicy, you can mix in some bell peppers too (or use them instead of the jalapenos for no hotness).

Weight Watchers Jalapeno-Chicken Crescent Pinwheels recipe
Makes 32 servings

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/2 cup cooked chicken
2-3 tablespoons jalapeno chiles
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons green onions (2 medium)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Heat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients except dough until well combined; set aside.
2. Unroll dough; separate into 2 long rectangles. Place 1 rectangle on long cutting board; press perforations to seal. Spread half of cream cheese mixture on dough rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges.
3. Starting with one long side, roll up rectangle; press seam to seal. Cut roll into 16 slices; place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough rectangle.
4. Bake at 375°F for 14 to 16 minutes (or until light golden brown). Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

WW POINTS per serving: 1
Nutritional information per serving: 38 calories, 1.8g fat, 0.3g fiber