Description
Jalapeño popper crescent rolls blend creamy cheese and spicy peppers in a flaky pastry. Crisp, golden crescents deliver zesty comfort with each satisfying bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages crescent rolls (8 per can)
- 8 jalapenos
Cheese:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp shredded cheese
Protein:
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Carefully slice jalapeños lengthwise, meticulously removing all seeds and inner membranes to control spice level.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth, then fold in shredded cheese and crispy bacon pieces until thoroughly incorporated.
- Unroll crescent roll dough onto a lined baking sheet, separating each triangle with gentle precision.
- Generously spoon the cheese and bacon mixture into each jalapeño half, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position a filled jalapeño half at the wide end of each crescent triangle, then delicately roll towards the pointed tip, tucking edges to seal the filling.
- Arrange rolled crescents on the baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow proper heat circulation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully until the pastry turns a rich golden brown and appears crisp and flaky.
- Allow the jalapeño poppers to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven to stabilize the molten cheese filling.
- Serve immediately alongside ranch dressing or a complementary dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by keeping or removing jalapeno seeds, adjusting spiciness according to personal preference.
- Replace bacon with vegetarian alternatives like smoked paprika or sun-dried tomatoes for a meat-free version.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or aged cheddar to enhance flavor complexity.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, making party prep more convenient and stress-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg