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Jalapeno Popper Puffs

Course Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired, Southern
Keyword jalapeno-popper-puffs, jalapeno-popper-recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Stand time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 32 servings
Calories 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz block plain cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 8 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 2 8 oz tubes classic crescent rolls
  • prepared Ranch dressing for dipping
  • 2 thin green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Filling: In a medium size bowl use an electric mixer to whip together cream cheese, salt, garlic, lemon pepper and cumin until fully combined.
  • To the bowl add crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, and green onions. Whip on low speed just until combined. (You can also fold this in by hand.)
  • Assemble: Unroll crescent rolls one tube at a time separating triangles at perforations. Lay on a flat surface. Use a sharp knife to cut each crescent roll into 2 even triangles from top to bottom.
  • Place one 1 1/2 teaspoons of cream cheese filling on widest part of each triangle. then roll beginning with the widest edge. to form a crescent shape. Place onto prepared pans leaving 1-2 inches of space between. Repeat with the second tube of crescent rolls.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes or just until lightly golden brown. Rest on the pan for 5 minutes to set then serve with Ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg