Description
These Baked Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels combine cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, and jalapeños in flaky puff pastry for the ultimate spicy appetizer.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
2 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, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, jalapeños, and bacon until smooth.
3. Roll puff pastry into 9×12-inch rectangle on floured surface.
4. Spread filling evenly, leaving ½-inch edge.
5. Wet edge with water. Roll tightly from opposite side.
6. Chill for 10–15 minutes for easier slicing.
7. Cut into 12 equal pieces. Place spiral side up on baking sheet.
8. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
9. Melt butter with garlic, parsley, and salt.
10. Brush garlic butter on hot pinwheels before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and bake just before serving.
Freeze unbaked slices for easy prep later.
Try smoked gouda, pepper jack, or add hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 22mg