Vegetable Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Ups

 

Fresh • Creamy • Colorful • No-Cook • Crowd-Pleaser

These tortilla roll ups are packed with crunchy vegetables and a smooth, herby cream cheese filling. They’re refreshing yet satisfying and take only minutes to prepare. Perfect for potlucks, parties, game day snacks, picnics, or quick lunches.
They slice beautifully and hold together well — a foolproof recipe!

Ingredients (Makes ~30 slices)

For the Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables (finely chopped)

• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup red bell pepper, diced tiny
• ½ cup cucumbers, seeded & diced tiny
• ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced
• ¼ cup purple cabbage, finely chopped (optional but colorful)
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (or cilantro, optional)

For Assembling

• 4–5 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito-size works best)
• Extra cream cheese for sealing edges (optional)

Instructions — Detailed Step-By-Step

1 Make the Creamy Base

In a mixing bowl, combine:

• Softened cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Dill
• Salt
• Pepper

Mix until completely smooth and spreadable.

Tip: Soft cream cheese mixes MUCH easier. If cold, microwave 10–12 seconds.

2 Prep the Vegetables

Finely chop all vegetables so the roll ups slice cleanly and stay tight.

Pat wet veggies (like cucumber) with paper towels to prevent sogginess.

3 Combine the Filling

Fold all the vegetables into the cream cheese mixture.
Mix until every part is colorful and well-distributed.

The filling should be thick — not runny.

4 Assemble the Roll Ups

1. Lay out a large flour tortilla.
2. Spread a thin, even layer of vegetable cream cheese filling over the entire tortilla, edge to edge.
3. Roll tightly from one end to the other to form a firm log.
4. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Tip: To help them hold shape, press slightly as you roll.

5 Chill Before Slicing

Place the rolled tortillas in the fridge for 1 hour.

This firms up the filling and makes slicing clean and neat.

6 Slice & Serve

Using a sharp knife, slice each tortilla roll into 1-inch pinwheels.

Arrange on a platter and garnish with extra parsley.

Serve chilled or slightly cool.

Serving Ideas

Perfect for:

• Party platters
• Picnic lunches
• Kids’ lunchboxes
• After-school snacks
• Side dish for soups or salads

Pairs great with:

• Ranch dip
• Salsa
• Sweet chili sauce
• Hummus
• Guacamole

Recipe Variations

Make them your own!

Mexican-Style Roll Ups

• Add taco seasoning, corn, black beans, cilantro, jalapeños.

Ranch Roll Ups

• Use ranch seasoning mix instead of dill & spices.

Italian Roll Ups

• Add Italian seasoning, chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes.

Protein Add-Ins

• Shredded chicken
• Turkey slices
• Deli ham
• Tuna flake

Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes