Easy Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels (Print Version)
Flaky pastry spirals filled with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Cheese
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
03 - 2-3 medium fresh jalapeños, seeds removed, finely diced
→ Meats
04 - 4 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
→ Pantry
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pastry
08 - 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed
→ Egg Wash
09 - 1 large egg, beaten
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, bacon, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge. Starting from the opposite long side, tightly roll up the pastry into a log. Pinch the edge to seal.
04 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels. Place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
05 - Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
07 - Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of creamy cheese and crispy bacon wrapped in flaky pastry is basically impossible to resist
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent hours making them
- They disappear faster than any other appetizer Ive ever served
02 -
- Cold puff pastry is crucial, if it gets too warm it becomes impossible to work with and won't puff properly
- Slicing the log can squish it if your knife isn't sharp, so use your best knife or even unflavored dental floss
- Don't overfill the pastry or the cheese will ooze out everywhere while baking
03 -
- If your puff pastry cracks while rolling, dab a little water on it and press it back together
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even golden color