Jalapeño Popper Bacon Pinwheels
Whipped these up for game nights, and the crowd devoured them!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- oven
- Mixing bowl
- rolling pin
Ingredients
Puff Pastry Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 egg egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, and crumbled bacon until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one side, carefully roll the puff pastry into a tight log.
- Slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add chopped green onions or bell peppers. For extra spice, leave some jalapeño seeds in. Experiment with different cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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