Antojitos

4.54 from 41 votes

A quick and easy Mexican street food appetizer that everyone will love!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: pieces

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Jessica

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, green chilies, cheddar cheese, red onion, bell pepper, three tablespoons of sour cream, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, blend together until a smooth filling forms.
Divide the filling mixture into four equal portions, and fill four tortillas evenly with the filling, spreading the filling in a thin layer to completely cover the tortilla. Starting on one edge, roll the tortillas up tight. Using a serrated knife, cut the antojitos at a 45 degree angle. Cut each rolled tortilla into five pieces, discarding the ends. Place the antojitos on the parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. At the end of 8 minutes, switch the oven to high broil and broil for an additional 5 minutes. Watch the antojitos closely as they are broiling to ensure that they don't burn!
Let the antojitos cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Serve with a side of basil pesto sour cream, made by adding sour cream to a small bowl and topping it with basil pesto.

This recipe is very easily modified to your taste. You can make them spicy, add different spices, or substitute other ingredients with what you have on hand.
Canned green chilies can be substituted for ¼ cup diced jalapeno, habanero (if you like it spicy) or poblano peppers.
Any color of bell pepper can be used in this recipe.
Cheddar cheese can be substituted for Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, monzarella, etc.
Use fresh homemade flour tortillas to make this recipe even more delicious!
Any good quality basil pesto can be used for the dipping sauce, whether it be store bought or homemade.
Watch the antojitos closely under the broiler. Every oven is different, and they can burn easily!
Use brick cream cheese, not the spreadable kind, for this recipe.
Dice all ingredients very fine; this helps with rolling the antojitos.
Use a serrated knife to cut the antojitos, don't press down too hard or the antojitos will flatten and all of the filling will squish out.
These antojitos are not spicy (maybe one on the spice scale). To add some spice, consider using habaneros instead of the green chilies and adding a bit more cayenne. Be careful and use a light hand; adding too much spice can easily overpower this recipe.