Description
These Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are flaky, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and a hint of jalapeño heat, they’re the perfect easy appetizer for parties, game days, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and bacon until combined.
- Roll puff pastry into a 9×12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the filling evenly, leaving ½ inch along one edge.
- Lightly wet the edge, then roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Slice into 12 equal pieces and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic, parsley, and salt for 2–3 minutes.
- Brush garlic butter over warm pinwheels and serve immediately.
Notes
- For less heat, remove all jalapeño seeds.
- Chill the rolled dough for 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you want extra spice.
- These can be made ahead and baked fresh when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg