Description
Jalapeños Popper Puff Pastry Twists are the ultimate appetizer that combines the creamy, spicy flavors of jalapeño poppers with flaky puff pastry. These delicious twists are perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a party, game day, or a cozy family get-together. With just a few ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can impress your guests with this fun and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Cut the puff pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at one end of each strip.
- Fold the strip over the filling and twist several times before placing it on the baking sheet.
- Brush each twist with egg wash and sprinkle with optional sesame seeds or seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 22mg