Description
Savory Jalapeno Popper Twists combining creamy cheese and spicy jalapenos in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup jalapenos (sliced, fresh or pickled)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the puff pastry into strips that are about 1 inch wide.
- Place a small dollop of the cheese mixture onto each pastry strip.
- Twist each filled pastry strip and pinch the edges to seal.
- Beat the large egg in a small bowl and brush the egg wash over each twist.
- Bake the twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Notes
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: jalapeno poppers, snacks, party food, game day, appetizers