Jalapeño Popper Twists
A delightful twist on classic jalapeño poppers, combining ground beef, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapeños wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 210 kcal
Filling Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Main protein source.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Adds creamy texture.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Brings sharp flavor.
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños Use fresh or pickled.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds depth.
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Gives smokiness.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adds heat.
- 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough Wraps around filling.
- 1 egg beaten For egg wash.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather and prep all ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Place about a tablespoon of filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll up, sealing the edges.
Brush the tops of the twists with beaten egg and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Calories: 210kcalProtein: 10gSodium: 400mg
Keyword jalapeño, popper, twists