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Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls Recipe

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These Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls are a deliciously cheesy and spicy appetizer, combining creamy pepper jack and cream cheese with diced jalapenos, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Perfectly baked until golden brown, these flavorful bites are ideal for parties, gatherings, or satisfying snack cravings.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounce can diced jalapenos, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Dough and Topping

  • 16 ounces crescent roll dough (two 8-ounce cans)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the crescent rolls perfectly.
  2. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded pepper jack cheese, softened cream cheese, drained diced jalapenos, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create a flavorful filling.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and press the perforations together to create one solid sheet, which helps hold the filling better during baking.
  4. Spread Filling and Roll: Evenly spread the cheese and jalapeno mixture over the dough sheet. Starting from the short side, tightly roll up the dough to encase the filling.
  5. Slice Rolls: Slice the rolled dough into 8 equal pieces, creating individual rolls filled with the cheesy jalapeno mixture.
  6. Arrange and Brush: Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased baking dish or on a lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder, then brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls to enhance flavor and promote browning.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and bubbly, indicating they are cooked through and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure jalapenos are drained well to avoid soggy rolls.
  • For extra spice, add more diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
  • You can substitute pepper jack with your preferred spicy cheese if desired.
  • These rolls can be served warm or at room temperature, and reheat well.
  • Use a baking dish or lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.

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