Jalapeno Popper Twists

Jalapeno Popper Twists

from allrecipes.com
Appetizer
40 min
10 servings
384 kcal / serving

These jalapeno popper twists are made from puff pastry sheets filled with bacon, cream cheese, Cheddar, and jalapenos, sliced into strips, twisted, and baked. This appetizer is a delicious 'twist' on your favorite poppers.

Ingredients

  • 1 poundbacon
  • 2sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
  • 1package cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ouncescheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2jalapenos, sliced and quartered, or more to taste
  • 1egg, beaten

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

  2. 2

    Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop bacon when cool enough to handle.

  3. 3

    Lightly flour a work surface, and roll out each pastry sheet until folds are smoothed out.

  4. 4

    Place one pastry puff sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Spread cream cheese in a thin layer over pastry; sprinkle with 2/3 shredded Cheddar, half the bacon and half the jalapenos.

  5. 5

    Place second sheet of pastry on top, aligning the edges. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the assembled pastry in half lengthwise, then cut into 1.5-inch strips crosswise.

  6. 6

    Brush pastry with beaten egg using a pastry brush. Twist each strip; touch up each twist with more egg wash as needed. Space twists out on the baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.