Description
Creamy jalapeno popper crescent rolls combine spicy peppers with rich cream cheese in a flaky pastry. Crowd-pleasing appetizers deliver zesty comfort perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces (454 grams) crescent roll dough (two 8-ounce cans)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) can diced jalapenos, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, diced jalapenos, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface, gently pressing the perforated lines together to create a single, cohesive sheet.
- Evenly spread the prepared cheese and jalapeno mixture across the entire dough surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Tightly roll the dough from the short side, creating a compact log of filling and pastry.
- Slice the rolled log into 8 equal portions, arranging them cut-side up in a prepared baking dish.
- Generously brush the top of each roll with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring even coverage for a golden, flavorful finish.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 28-30 minutes, watching for a rich, golden-brown color and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Customize Heat levels by adjusting jalapeno amount or using milder peppers like poblano for sensitive palates.
- Prep Tip blot jalapenos with paper towel to reduce excess moisture and prevent soggy rolls.
- Make Ahead fully assemble rolls, cover, and refrigerate overnight for convenient morning baking.
- Gluten-Free substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 47mg