Jalapeño Popper Twists
Enjoy these crispy, cheesy Jalapeño Popper Twists—a mix of spicy, creamy, and flaky goodness, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- Knife
- pizza cutter
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg beaten egg
- 2 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice jalapeños into thin rounds, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry into an even rectangle.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle jalapeños and optional bacon evenly over the top.
- Fold pastry over or place another sheet on top and press gently to seal.
- Cut into 1-inch strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Twist each strip and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each twist with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chives, and serve warm.
Notes
Let puff pastry thaw just enough to handle—too soft makes it hard to work with. Don’t overload the filling to prevent cheese from leaking out during baking. For extra crispiness, chill the twists for 10 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1twistCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1g
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