Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizers

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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon fresh jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (or to taste)

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 large tomato, finely chopped

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 medium size soft 10-inch flour tortillas

Directions

1. Blend the cream cheese with the mayonnaise.

2. Wash and chop the jalapeno pepper into very fine pieces, and if you do not want it as spicy hot,remove the seeds as they are the hottest part

3. Cut the onion into very fine pieces.

4. Wash the tomato and cut into fine pieces.

5. Mince the garlic.

6. Stir the jalapenos, onion, tomato, garlic, chili powder and, salt into the cream cheese mixture.

7. Cover and place into the refrigerator for 2 hours to chill and so the flavors can blend in.

8. Spread the mixture evenly over the tortillas. Roll up tightly, jelly roll style and wrap in plastic wrap or you can use parchment paper. Refrigerate until firm.

9. Just before serving, slice into 3/4" sections and arrange onto a serving dish. Discard the ends that have no filling for presentation.

10. Serve as is or garnish with fresh green grapes and olives.