Description
Spicy jalapeno popper crescent rolls blend creamy cheese and crisp pastry for an irresistible appetizer. Guests will savor these zesty rolls that promise a perfect balance of heat and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg, beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an optimal cooking environment for the crescent rolls.
- Filling Creation: Combine cream cheese, cheddar, jalapenos, bacon bits, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl, blending until ingredients form a smooth, uniform mixture that promises a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Dough Assembly: Unroll crescent dough triangles and distribute the zesty cheese mixture near the wider end of each triangle. Carefully roll from the broad end, meticulously sealing edges to contain the flavorful filling and prevent leakage during baking.
- Egg Wash and Positioning: Gently brush the exterior of each rolled crescent with beaten egg for a lustrous golden finish. Arrange rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to ensure even heat circulation and perfect expansion.
- Baking Process: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crescents transform into golden, flaky delights with a crisp exterior and molten interior.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous accent. Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the spicy, cheesy filling to deliver maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Manage Jalapeno Heat: Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños to reduce spiciness, perfect for those with sensitive palates while maintaining mild pepper flavor.
- Cheese Consistency Tip: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Pinch crescent roll edges tightly and avoid overfilling to keep delicious cheese mixture contained during baking, maintaining neat presentation.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap bacon with turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon bits for lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese for reduced-calorie option, and select gluten-free crescent dough for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg