Description
These Jalapeño Popper Twists are the kind of easy appetizer that always gets people excited to dig in. They are flaky, cheesy, creamy, and packed with just the right amount of heat, making them perfect for a quick snack, easy party food, game day appetizer, dinner ideas, and fun food ideas when you want something simple but seriously delicious.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 jalapeños, thinly sliced and seeded if desired
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp chives, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, jalapeños, bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
3. Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface.
4. Spread the filling over half of the pastry sheet, then fold the other half over the top.
5. Cut the pastry into strips about 1 inch wide.
6. Twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
9. Let cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with chopped chives and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overfill the pastry, or the cheese may leak too much during baking and keep the twists from holding their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
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