Description
Delightful pastries filled with creamy cheese and jalapeños, perfect for game night gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 medium Sliced Jalapenos
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeños, and garlic powder until creamy and well-blended.
- Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch wide strips.
- Place a generous spoonful of the cheesy filling on one half of each pastry strip.
- Fold over the other half of the pastry strip and seal the edges tightly.
- Twist each sealed pastry strip into a spiral shape.
- Arrange the twists on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the twists are puffed and golden brown.
Notes
Ensure to not overfill the twists to avoid leakage. You can substitute jalapeños for milder peppers if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Jalapeno, Snacks, Appetizers, Game Night, Finger Food