Jalapeño Popper Cheese Crescent Bites
Flaky crescent dough filled with a spicy, creamy mix of jalapeños and cheeses, perfect for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 brush for egg wash
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños 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 cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 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 completely.
- Arrange the rolled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Increase jalapeños or use spicy cheese for more heat.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.