Description
Spicy jalapeño popper pinwheels blend creamy cheese and zesty peppers into an irresistible appetizer. Crisp tortillas and bold flavors make this crowd-pleasing snack perfect for gatherings where guests crave something deliciously unexpected.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 container Pillsbury Place N’ Bake Original Crescent Rounds
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, room temp
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4–5 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) diced jalapeno
- ½ tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F and lightly mist a deep dish pie plate with non-stick spray for seamless release.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Whip cream cheese until ultralight and silky, transforming it into a velvety smooth base for the spicy filling.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate crispy bacon fragments, fiery jalapeno slivers, sharp cheddar shreds, and robust seasonings, blending until perfectly integrated.
- Dough Transformation: Unfurl the crescent dough sheet into a pristine flat surface, creating a delectable canvas for the vibrant mixture.
- Rolling Technique: Distribute the zesty cream cheese blend across the dough, maintaining a narrow perimeter, then expertly roll into a compact spiral, fully encapsulating the spicy filling.
- Baking Process: Position the rolled pinwheel seam-side down in the prepared pie dish and slide into the preheated oven, baking for 20-23 minutes until the exterior achieves a golden, crispy perfection.
- Serving: Allow the pinwheel to rest briefly after removing from the oven, then slice and present these irresistible appetizers that promise to tantalize taste buds.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose full-fat cream cheese for richer, creamier texture and better binding of ingredients.
- Bacon Preparation Tip: Cook bacon until extra crispy and drain thoroughly to prevent soggy pinwheels and maintain perfect crunch.
- Dough Handling Technique: Work with chilled crescent dough for easier rolling and more precise shaping without sticky complications.
- Temperature Control: Allow pinwheels to rest 5-10 minutes after baking to set filling and prevent burning your mouth while ensuring optimal flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg