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Jalapeno Popper Twists

Jalapeno Popper Twists: Crispy, Cheesy Game Day Delight

Jalapeno Popper Twists are a customizable, crispy appetizer perfect for game day that wraps cheese and jalapenos in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Ensure it is thawed for easy rolling.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use Neufchâtel for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Substitute with Monterey Jack for milder taste.
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Jalapenos Use fresh for more heat or pickled for tanginess.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can substitute, but use sparingly.
For the Finish
  • 1 large Egg For a golden finish when brushed on top.
Optional Dipping Sauces
  • 1 cup Ranch A classic pairing.
  • 1 cup Sriracha Mayo For a spicy kick.
  • 1 cup Honey Mustard Offers a sweet and tangy contrast.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
  3. Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thick, cutting it into strips approximately 2 inches wide.
  4. Spoon a generous portion of the cheese filling onto one half of each pastry strip, fold the other half over, pinch to seal, and twist the pastry strip.
  5. Whisk an egg and lightly coat the tops of each twist with the egg wash.
  6. Place the twists on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let them cool slightly before serving with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize your spice level with fresh jalapenos or roasted bell peppers. You can prepare these in advance and freeze unbaked.

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