

A roasted Hatch chile with garlicky cream cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla becomes a Poor Man’s Burrito or Hatch Chile Roll-up, for tailgating or lunch.
I’m not much of a sportsball fan. In fact, while I attended USC, I made a 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 vegetarian version has only four ingredients, and is charmingly named Poor Man’s Burrito, or I’ve heard if you cut them into slices they’re called Tailgate Teasers. Or just call it literally what it is, a Hatch Chile Roll-Up.
How to make a Poor Man’s Burrito or Hatch Chile Roll-up
1. Spread a thin later of whipped cream cheese (or cream cheese from a block, whatever you have), on a tortilla. An small offset spatula is helpful for this, although any spreader will do.
2. Lay on the roasted Hatch strips. This recipe takes advantage of green Hatch chiles, whose season begins in early August and lasts 4-6 weeks, depending on the weather in New Mexico. If you don’t have Hatch, use an Anaheim chile or any other roasted fresh green chile you favor.
3. Roll up, using your hands. The cream cheese makes it naturally stick together.
4. Cut in half and place it on a plate. I like it with cherry tomatoes from the garden, but suit yourself!
5. If you decide to cut it into slices or pinwheels, you can call it a Tailgate Teaser! Cut the burrito crosswise in small pieces and turn them on their side to show the spiral effect.
A roasted Hatch chile with garlicky cream cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla becomes a Poor Man’s Burrito or Hatch Chile Roll-up, for tailgating or lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- Whipped cream cheese
- Garlic powder
- 1 Hatch chile, roasted, skinned, seeded and cut into strips
Directions
- 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!
Notes
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 memorable name.
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.
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This post was originally published 9-9-2012, and has been refreshed and republished today.
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I love a good tailgating recipe that tastes good but doesn’t take all day to make. Great job!!
I can totally see our family making these into pinwheels. Thanks for the reminder/idea!
These look quick and easy and fun!
These are simple but delicious! And forget about the legalities of selling your season tickets – you’re just a brilliant entrepreneur!
Sometimes simple is best and most delicious! The flavor of the hatch chili’s will shine! Thanks for sharing! See you tonight at @fromagechick on twitter for #SundaySupper!
These look awesome!!! I have been looking for a good roll up type recipe for our football parties! This one I will have to try! Thank you for sharing!
Ha, I love that you sold your season ticket spots. 🙂 And these look like a easy treat for lunch boxes
These look very good!
This ain’t no poor man’s burrito! These’ll make you feel rich! 😀
You can make me a Poor Man’s Burrito anytime!
Love this … quick and easy!!!
Chiles and cream cheese are such a great combo – hot and cool! Yum!
These look easy and delicious! Perfect quick appetizer.
I like the simplicity of this wrap. I usually make pasta with just olive oil and garlic, and here it´s called poor man´s pasta. Happy sunday!
great quick snack idea, Dorothy!
Pinwheels are so festive for a party. These look so good. It makes me want to get the hatch chiles before they are gone from the store.
This is really a easy, simple and tasty recipe! Thanks for sharing!
these sound great! I love simple and easy – sometimes they are the most delicious!
Oh yeah, they are SUPER easy! Take about 1 minute to put together.