Description
Flaky, cheesy, and sneaky Jalapeno Popper Twists are the perfect party finger food, transforming the classic jalapeño popper into an elegant puff-pastry spiral.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- As needed Dipping Sauces (ranch, sriracha mayo, or honey mustard)
Instructions
- Prepare beef bacon if using and cook until crispy, then crumble.
- Prepare jalapeños by mincing and reserving pickling brine if applicable.
- Create a creamy base with softened cream cheese and optional mayonnaise until smooth.
- Integrate shredded cheeses, jalapeños, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and seasonings into the cream cheese.
- Prepare puff pastry by rolling into a 10 x 12-inch rectangle.
- Spread half of the filling over the first puff pastry sheet, leaving a border.
- Place the second sheet over the filling and press to seal.
- Cut into strips about 3/4-inch to 1-inch wide and twist each strip.
- Arrange on a baking sheet, leaving spaces between each twist.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt or paprika if desired.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 18–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm with various dipping sauces. Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeno poppers, appetizers, puff pastry