Description
These Jalapeno Popper Cheese-Stuffed Crescent Bites are the perfect party appetizer or snack, delivering a delightful combination of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and buttery crescent roll dough. They’re quick to prepare and sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the wide end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end to the point, enclosing the filling.
- Place the rolled crescent bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeños to suit your taste, adding more for extra heat.
- Try using a blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese for a spicier variation.
- These bites are delicious served warm, straight from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent bite
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Popper, Cheese Stuffed, Crescent Bites, Appetizer