Description
These Baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are a spicy and savory appetizer perfect for any gathering. Puff pastry is filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños, then rolled into delicious pinwheels and baked until golden brown and bubbly. A crowd-pleasing snack that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Jalapeno Popper Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1–2 jalapeños finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Roll the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry, spread the filling, and roll into a log.
- Slice and Bake: Cut the log into pinwheels, place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use pickled jalapeños for a tangy twist or adjust the amount for more or less heat.
- Best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
