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This simple, make-ahead appetizer will get you cheers of approval!

Texas Tortilla Wheels

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2-ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 cup sour cream
1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon green jalapeno pepper sauce

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 (7 to 8-inch) flour tortillas

1. Combine all ingredients except the tortillas in large bowl.
2. Spread 1/4 cup of cheese mixture onto a flour tortilla. Roll up jelly-roll style and wrap tightly in plastic food wrap. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture and tortillas. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
3. Slice off the ends of the tortilla roll and then slice into 6 even pieces; repeat procedure with each tortilla roll.
4. Arrange wheels on serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 5 dozen appetizers.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1 wheel): 45.3 calories; 51% calories from fat; 2.6g total fat; 6.0mg cholesterol; 99.0mg sodium; 11.2mg potassium; 3.9g carbohydrates; 0.1g fiber; 0.0g sugar; 3.8g net carbs; 1.6g protein.