Description
Jalapeno Popper Twists are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring crescent roll dough filled with a creamy mixture of jalapenos, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, seasoned with garlic and onion powders. These golden-baked twists offer a perfect balance of cheesy and spicy flavors, ideal for parties or snack time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup jalapenos, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the twists to a golden crisp.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, diced jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Unroll Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it carefully into triangles along the perforations, ready for filling.
- Fill Triangles: Place a spoonful of the cheese and jalapeno mixture at the wide end of each crescent dough triangle, ensuring enough filling to flavor the twists without overstuffing.
- Roll the Twists: Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle around the filling to form a twist shape, sealing them well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Arrange for Baking: Place each filled and rolled twist on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart to allow for expansion.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the twists are puffed up and golden brown, indicating they are fully cooked and ready to serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of heat by using more or fewer jalapenos or substituting with milder peppers.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling a little extra cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and ensure a smooth filling.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These twists can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if coming straight from the fridge.
