

I’m not much of a football watcher. In fact, while I attended USC, I made a tidy profit selling my season tickets to fans who didn’t have student access to buy them. Oops…was that legal? Never mind. Statute of limitations is definitely up on that one.
But even though I don’t watch it much, I don’t mind going to football parties. I’ll just bring the food!
I like a pinwheel sandwich for tailgating or football parties. You can roll it up and eat it as a log, or cut it into pieces for the spiral effect. This one has only four ingredients, and is charmingly named Poor Man’s Burrito.
It takes advantage of green Hatch chiles, whose season is just tapering off. If you bought some while they were in stores the last month, be sure to use them in this! Otherwise use an Anaheim chile or any other fresh green chile you favor.
Recipe: Poor Man’s Burrito or Tailgate Teasers
Summary: A Hatch chile wrapped up with garlicky cream cheese in a flour tortilla becomes a Poor Man’s Burrito. Perfect for tailgating or any party!
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- Whipped cream cheese
- Garlic powder
- 1 Hatch chile, roasted, skinned, seeded and cut into strips
Instructions
- Lay the tortilla flat. Spread lightly with cream cheese. (An offset spatula is a handy tool with which to do this.) Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Lay chile strips on top.
- Roll up tightly. Cut in half and place on plate. Enjoy!
Quick notes
The original verbal recipe called for garlic salt, but I found that too salty (the cream cheese has some salt in it), so garlic powder is my preferred sprinkle.
Variations: Tailgate Teasers
To make Tailgate Teasers, cut the burrito crosswise in small pieces and turn them on their side to show the spiral effect.
Source
This was a verbal recipe shared by Robert Schueller from Melissa’s Produce, as we were discussing the many charms of Hatch chiles one day. Don’t you think recipes passed “over the back fence” are the best? I’m not sure why it’s called a Poor Man’s Burrito, but it’s a catchy name.
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Diet type: Vegetarian
Number of servings (yield): 1
If you like this recipe and want to save it, pin the image below to your Pinterest board!
Disclosure: Melissa’s Produce sent a sample of Hatch chiles for recipe testing.
Hatch chiles are such a treat — what great, portable bites!
I need to start going to the parties you go to so I can have some of these!
Jersey Girl,
Or just make them for lunch for yourself!
The garlic cream cheese sounds like an amazing addition to the chile!
This recipe is wonderful. I appreciate the thought put into it! The burritos are absolutely amazing. Thank you for this!
What a simple, delicious meal!
Such a great appetizer!! Looks SO delicious!!
Katarina,
Yes, it can be a simple lunch or an appie, whatever you need!
LOVE THIS and love the name!
So glad it’s football season again! Such a yummy idea to nosh on during the game without breaking the bank!
This is right up my alley! Exactly what I want to eat for lunch this week.
So delicious. I only had one very large hatch pepper an put all the strips from it into on very large tortilla. Used dried minced garlic and cherry wood smoked salt. Cut it into pinwheels and my wife and I gobbled them all up. Thanks!!
I Am Virtual,
Awesome! I love your version! Smoked salt — just a bit — can really amp things up!
Cream cheese and hatch chilies is such a great combo!
Love how budget friendly this recipe is!
This burrito is a great party appetizer idea!
Abeer,
It is!
This actually looks super delicious. Basic, and I like that!
Simple and delicious – love the cream cheese/chile combo.
Wow, it really doesn’t get any easier than this! Love it for a lunch option too.
This is perfect to add to our spread on Sundays, thanks!
These would make a great lunch idea at my house!
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What an interesting way to make a Poor Man Burrito! Love the name and it looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back on Sunday to VOTE!
I love the name of this recipe! Looks like it would make a great game day recipe! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
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These look delicious! I am going to have to try this one day. Pinned for future reference. I will be featuring this on my blog this weekend. Be sure to stop by and check out the feature post!
What a great idea!!!
Sometimes, simple is amazing! I bet the flavors of the chili and cream cheese really compliment each other.
Oh I love how easy and simple this is!Need to get hold of some hatch chillies now
These are perfect little bites Dorothy!
I will have to google what hatch chilis are but you dish looks so good. Sign me up please.
Sarah,
Follow my link that shows how to roast them and there is an explanation! http://www.shockinglydelicious.com/how-to-roast-hatch-chiles/
Simply Perfect ! Never tried this combo before ! looks yumm and I am stealing that plate
SO easy!
You don’t have to be rich to eat good.
You cant go wrong with a burrito. It is the best way to eat at any tailgate.
I really need to get my hands on some Hatch chiles.
Diabetic Foodie,
You really do! Get them now. In a week or so they will be gone from the markets.
I love that you sold your tix. Fabulous!! And those wraps look like the perrrfect appetizer in my book.
What a simple yet delicious recipe!
So simple and I’m sure delicious. Will be including these in my next party.
Jude,
Get the Hatch chiles NOW though, and roast them up and then freeze for your use later.
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We love us a burrito sabroso!