Irresistible Jalapeños Popper Puff Pastry Twists
A delightful appetizer combining creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños wrapped in flaky pastry. Perfect for any gathering!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Twists
- 1 sheet Puff pastry thawed
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Diced jalapeños
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 large Egg for egg wash
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and stretch it evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips for filling.
- Take a pastry strip and place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end. Fold and seal the edges.
- Gently twist the filled pastry strip and place each twist on the baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg for the egg wash and brush over each twist. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Keep an eye on them while baking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1twistCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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