Description
Indulge in these cheesy and spicy jalapeno popper twists, wrapped in crispy puff pastry – a perfect game day snack!
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)
- Dipping Sauces (like ranch, sriracha mayo, or honey mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sliced jalapenos, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into strips about 1-2 inches wide.
- Add the filling: Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the end of each pastry strip.
- Twist the strips starting from the filled end, making sure to enclose the filling.
- Arrange the twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each twist with the beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the twists are golden brown.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes
For a spicier twist, consider adding diced bell peppers or crumbled bacon to the filling. Experiment with different cheeses based on your preference!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper twists, game day snacks, finger foods, easy appetizers