Ingredients
Filling
- 4 Flour Tortillas (10")
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 4 oz Diced Green Chilies (canned)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Red Onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup Bell Pepper (finely diced)
- 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne
Dip
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Make Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, diced green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced red onion, bell pepper, three tablespoons of sour cream, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend these ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy filling.
- Assemble Tortillas: Divide the filling mixture evenly into four portions. Spread each portion thinly and evenly over each flour tortilla to cover the surface completely. Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla up tightly.
- Slice and Arrange: With a serrated knife, cut each rolled tortilla diagonally at a 45-degree angle into five pieces, discarding the ends. Place the cut pieces neatly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the antojitos in the preheated oven for 8 minutes to warm through and slightly melt the cheese.
- Broil for Crispiness: After baking, switch the oven setting to high broil. Broil the antojitos for an additional 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the tops are golden and crispy.
- Prepare Pesto Sour Cream Dip: While the antojitos are baking, combine ½ cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons basil pesto in a small bowl to create a flavorful dipping sauce.
- Serve: Allow the antojitos to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving with the basil pesto sour cream dip on the side.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to cut the rolled tortillas cleanly without squashing the filling.
- Watch carefully during broiling to avoid burning the antojitos.
- Feel free to adjust the cayenne amount according to your preferred spice level.
- The recipe yields 20 bite-sized antojitos, perfect for parties or gatherings.
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
