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🌀 The make-ahead appetizer your party needs

Published 17 days ago • 2 min read


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If you've ever shown up to a party stressed because you were still cooking on the way out the door - this one's for you. New on the blog this week: Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels. They're everything you love about buffalo chicken dip, rolled up into a sliceable, party-ready appetizer that you can make the night before.

And yes, they're perfect to make the night before. You just show up and slice!

Rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, hot sauce, and green onions - all rolled up tight in a burrito-sized tortilla and chilled until firm. Then you slice, arrange, and serve. That's it.

The filling is bold, creamy, and just spicy enough - and the post walks you through exactly how to get pinwheels that hold their shape, slice cleanly, and don't turn soggy on the platter. (Spoiler: the chill time is non-negotiable, and using block cream cheese makes a bigger difference than you'd think!)

One batch makes about 25 pinwheels, so it's perfect for a party!

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🎉 Party Tip

Roll the pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance and keep them wrapped tight in plastic wrap in the fridge. Wait to slice until about an hour before serving - once cut, the edges can start to dry out. If they'll be sitting out longer than an hour, set the platter over ice to keep the filling firm and food-safe.

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If you're building out a party spread, these pair perfectly alongside the pinwheels:

scooping buffalo chicken dip out of a crock pot with a tortilla chip. holding a sausage rotel cup.
bowl of crack corn dip surrounded by tortilla chips. scooping rotel dip out of a bowl with a chip.
  • ​Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip - The OG that inspired the pinwheels. Warm, cheesy, and endlessly scoopable - this one belongs in every party rotation.
  • ​Cheesy Sausage Rotel Cups - Bite-sized cups filled with sausage, Rotel, and melty cheese. Another make-ahead-friendly option that always gets wiped out fast.
  • ​Crock Pot Crack Corn Dip - Warm, creamy, and totally addictive. This one basically cooks itself while you handle everything else.
  • ​Rotel Sausage Dip - A party classic that comes together in the Instant Pot. Keep it warm right in the insert and let guests dig in all night.

Spring is prime party season, and this appetizer makes hosting so much easier. Make it Friday night, slice it Saturday afternoon, and actually enjoy the party you planned.

Have the best rest of your week!

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Lamberts Lately: Easy Recipes & Home Organization

Leslie Lambert

I love to talk about easy family recipes, home cleaning & organization, DIY projects, productivity, and the occasional battle story.

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