Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels Recipe
These Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the spicy kick of jalapeños with creamy cheese, savory bacon, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or a delicious snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 pinwheels
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cheese Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled), 2-3 jalapeños (seeded and finely diced), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread and Roll: Spread the mixture over the puff pastry, leaving a border. Roll the pastry tightly into a log.
- Slice and Bake: Slice into pinwheels, place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Try pickled jalapeños for extra tang or adjust for spice levels.
- Best served warm; reheat in the oven or air fryer if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
