Baked Cream Cheese Antojitos with Basil Pesto Sour Cream Recipe
Antojitos are delightful rolled flour tortillas filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture spiced with green chilies and paprika, baked until golden and crispy. These bite-sized Mexican-inspired snacks are perfect for parties or casual gatherings, served with a flavorful basil pesto sour cream dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 20 antojito pieces (4 rolled tortillas cut into 5 pieces each, ends discarded) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the antojitos.
- 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. Blend everything together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until a smooth, creamy filling forms.
- Assemble and Bake: Divide the filling mixture into four equal portions. Spread each portion evenly in a thin layer over each flour tortilla to completely cover it. Roll each tortilla tightly starting from one edge. With a serrated knife, cut each rolled tortilla into five pieces at a 45-degree angle, discarding the ends. Place the pieces cut side up on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes at 350ºF, then switch the oven to high broil and broil the antojitos for an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prepare Dip and Serve: While the antojitos cool slightly on the baking sheet, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the sour cream with basil pesto in a small bowl. Serve the warm antojitos with the basil pesto sour cream dip alongside for a delicious combination.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth filling.
- Watch the antojitos carefully during broiling to prevent burning as broiler intensities vary.
- Discarding the ends of the rolled tortillas helps create uniform bite-sized pieces.
- The filling can be adjusted to taste by adding more or less spice as preferred.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor.
Keywords: Antojitos, Mexican appetizer, baked tortillas, cheese filling, party snacks, basil pesto dip
