Description
Creamy, spicy jalapeno popper crescent rolls deliver a mouthwatering twist on classic comfort food. Crisp crescents packed with cream cheese, cheddar, and zesty peppers promise a flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare an oven-ready baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment paper and heating to 375F (190C), ensuring optimal cooking environment for the crescent rolls.
- Create a zesty filling by thoroughly blending softened cream cheese with sharp cheddar, finely chopped jalapenos, crispy bacon bits, and a whisper of garlic powder until ingredients form a uniform mixture.
- Gently unfurl the crescent roll dough, separating each triangle with careful precision. Dollop a generous spoonful of the prepared cheese mixture near the wider section of each triangle.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the broad end, tucking and sealing edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking. Ensure each roll is compact and secure.
- For enhanced visual appeal and golden crispness, delicately brush the exterior of each rolled crescent with a light layer of beaten egg.
- Strategically position the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, allowing sufficient space between each for even heat circulation and perfect expansion.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the crescents to transform into golden, flaky vessels of spicy, cheesy goodness for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Once baked to a beautiful golden hue, remove from oven and optionally garnish with finely chopped parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the melted cheese and spicy jalapeno flavors to tantalize taste buds.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for milder rolls or adding extra chopped peppers for spice enthusiasts who love a fiery kick.
- Swap traditional bacon with turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon bits to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising flavor complexity.
- Experiment with cheese variations like pepper jack, monterey jack, or a blend of cheeses to create unique flavor profiles that suit individual taste preferences.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and making party prep or last-minute appetizers super convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg