Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls are a deliciously cheesy and spicy appetizer consisting of crescent roll dough filled with a creamy mixture of pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, and diced jalapenos. Baked to golden perfection and brushed with a flavorful garlic butter glaze, these rolls offer a perfect balance of heat and creaminess in every bite.
- Author: Mila
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces can diced jalapenos, drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dough
- 16 ounces crescent roll dough (two 8-ounce cans)
Topping
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F to prepare it for baking the crescent rolls.
- Prepare cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Pepper Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, drained diced jalapenos, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to form a smooth, spicy cheese mixture.
- Roll out dough: Lay out both cans of crescent roll dough on a flat surface and firmly press the perforations together to create two large sheets.
- Spread filling: Evenly distribute the prepared cheese and jalapeno mixture over each sheet of crescent dough, spreading it out to the edges.
- Roll up dough: Starting from the short side of each dough sheet, roll tightly to encase the cheese mixture, forming two rolls.
- Slice rolls: Using a serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 approximately 1-inch thick pieces, yielding a total of 16 rolls.
- Arrange rolls: Place the sliced rolls evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spacing them to allow expansion.
- Apply butter glaze: In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder thoroughly. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of all rolls for flavor and browning.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 28-30 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For less heat, rinse the jalapenos before draining or reduce the amount used.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the rolls cleanly without squishing the filling.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven.
Keywords: Jalapeno popper, crescent rolls, spicy appetizer, cheese rolls, party snacks, baked rolls