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Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Recipe

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These Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are a delicious appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, cheddar, jalapenos, and bacon wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Baked until golden and brushed with a savory garlic butter, they offer a perfect balance of spicy, cheesy, and buttery flavors that make them ideal for parties or snacks.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Puff Pastry & Assembly

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions

Garlic Butter

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pinwheels.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, dry ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, finely diced jalapenos, and crumbled cooked bacon. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  3. Roll out puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry into a 9×12-inch (23×30 cm) rectangle to create an even surface for spreading the filling.
  4. Spread filling over dough: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture across the puff pastry, leaving about a ½-inch border on one of the long edges to help seal the roll.
  5. Roll the puff pastry into a log: Lightly wet the empty border edge with water or beaten egg to act as glue. Starting from the opposite long edge, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Press along the seam gently to seal it.
  6. Slice into pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 equal pieces to create individual pinwheels.
  7. Bake the pinwheels: Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Prepare garlic butter: While the pinwheels bake, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter is melted and fragrant.
  9. Brush pinwheels with garlic butter and serve: When the pinwheels are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately brush generously with the warm garlic butter. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For less heat, remove the jalapeno seeds before dicing.
  • You can substitute the mild cheddar with pepper jack for extra spice.
  • Ensure the puff pastry is thawed properly to avoid tearing during rolling.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the log to maintain neat, even pinwheels.
  • Pinwheels are best served warm but can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Keywords: jalapeno poppers, pinwheels, appetizer, jalapeno, cream cheese, puff pastry, bacon, party snack, savory snack

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