Delicious Jalapeños Popper Puff Pastry Twists for Your Party
These Jalapeños Popper Puff Pastry Twists are a quick and delightful snack for any gathering.
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Servings: 12 twists
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Knife
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (17.3 ounces) thawed
For the Filling
- 8 ounces 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
For the Topping
- 1 egg for egg wash
- sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets until about ⅛ inch thick.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into 1-inch wide strips.
- Take one pastry strip and place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end, then fold to seal.
- Twist the filled pastry strip several times and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg and brush over the tops of each twist. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds or bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch or guacamole.
Nutrition
Serving: 1twist | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg