Description
Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels deliver spicy, creamy comfort in a delightful spiral of flavors. Cream cheese, crisp bacon, and zesty peppers create an irresistible appetizer perfect for gatherings where you’ll want seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 container Pillsbury Place N’ Bake Original Crescent Rounds
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4–5 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) diced jalapeno
- ½ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 375°F and lightly coat a deep dish pie plate with non-stick cooking spray to ensure effortless release.
- Whip the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until it reaches a light and airy consistency, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- Fold in the crispy bacon bits, finely chopped jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, and a blend of zesty seasonings, stirring until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough sheet, creating a flat canvas for the spicy cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the prepared filling evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Gently roll the dough into a tight spiral, encasing the flavorful filling within.
- Transfer the rolled pinwheel to the prepared pie dish, positioning it seam-side down for a neat presentation.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until the exterior turns a golden brown and becomes irresistibly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving these zesty, crowd-pleasing appetizers.
Notes
- Spice levels can be adjusted by removing jalapeno seeds for milder taste or adding extra chopped peppers for heat lovers.
- Rolling technique matters: spread mixture evenly and roll tightly to prevent gaps between layers for perfect pinwheel presentation.
- Refrigerating the rolled dough for 15 minutes before slicing helps maintain shape and makes cutting cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg