Description
Spicy jalapeno popper crescent roll ring brings fiery comfort to classic appetizer lovers. Cheesy, creamy filling wrapped in buttery crescent dough creates an irresistible crowd-pleasing snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces/226 grams each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces/226 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeno peppers
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Gently warm your culinary workspace to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking surface.
- Carefully spread out the delicate crescent dough, separating each triangle with precision.
- Create an elegant circular formation by positioning triangles with short edges converging, allowing slight overlapping.
- Craft a zesty filling by blending velvety cream cheese with sharp cheddar, fiery chopped jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, and aromatic garlic powder.
- Distribute the rich, creamy mixture generously along the broader base of each triangular dough section.
- Elegantly fold the narrow dough points over the decadent filling, gently tucking underneath to form a cohesive ring structure.
- Enhance the exterior with a luxurious egg wash, creating a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the assembled ring into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform into a crisp, bronzed delicacy over 20-25 minutes.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly sliced green onions across the surface, serving while warmth and flavors remain vibrant.
Notes
- Spice Control: Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor or add extra for heat lovers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the dish.
- Cheese Flexibility: Swap cheddar with pepper jack or monterey jack for a different cheese profile that complements the spicy peppers.
- Protein Alternatives: Replace bacon with diced ham, turkey bacon, or vegetarian bacon bits to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the filling and assemble the ring up to 24 hours in advance, storing covered in the refrigerator before baking for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg