Description
These Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls are a deliciously cheesy and spicy appetizer, combining creamy cream cheese, spicy jalapenos, and flavorful Pepper Jack cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces canned diced jalapenos, drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dough & Topping
- 16 ounces crescent roll dough (two 8-ounce cans)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the rolls evenly.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Cabot Pepper Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, drained diced jalapenos, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and create a uniform spicy, cheesy mixture.
- Roll Out Dough: Unroll the two cans of crescent roll dough and press the perforations to seal them, creating a smooth continuous sheet that’s easier to spread the filling on.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the prepared cheesy jalapeno mixture across the entire surface of the crescent roll dough, ensuring consistent flavor in every bite.
- Roll Up Dough: Starting from the short edge, tightly roll up each dough sheet over the filling to form a log. This tight rolling helps contain the filling and makes slicing easier.
- Slice Rolls: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice each roll into eight approximately 1-inch pieces, totaling sixteen rolls. Precise slicing ensures even cooking and uniform size.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the rolls cut side up in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spacing them slightly to allow for expansion during baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder. Brush this garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the arranged rolls to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the filling is bubbly, indicating that they are fully cooked.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure easy mixing with the other ingredients.
- Drain jalapenos well to avoid excess moisture that could make the dough soggy.
- Pressing the crescent roll dough perforations ensures the filling doesn’t leak out while baking.
- Brush with garlic butter just before baking for a flavorful, golden crust.
- Serve warm for the best taste and gooey texture.
