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Looking for an easy-to-prepare appetizer for a party? These piruetas look so beautiful, guests will think you slaved all day in the kitchen. And, since they require no cooking, your stove and oven will be freed up for the other dishes you will be serving.

Chile 'N' Cheese Spirals

4-ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4-ounces) SARGENTO Chef Style Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles (a 4-ounce can)
1/2 cup 3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup ripe olives, chopped
4 (8-inch) soft taco-size flour tortillas
ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky for accompaniment

1. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
2. Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Remove plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4-inch pieces. Serve with salsa for dipping.

Makes 24 appetizer servings.

Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® & Meals.com, used with permission.