Jalapeno Popper Bites
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These delicious spicy Jalapeno Popper Bites are an appetizer that you must make! They’re so easy to whip up and taste just like a jalapeno popper. Did I mention they’re made with pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos and puff pastry?
Let’s talk about this cheesy jalapeno popper bites appetizer. These are easy to make, look fancy, and go great with a glass of wine. They would also make a killer game day snack!
These jalapeno popper bites are totally inspired by a savory dip my mom makes. I’m positive she wouldn’t know what to do with puff pastry, but it makes the best crust. It’s so light and flaky. With all of the tasty cheese loaded in the center, a bit of airiness is a good thing.
I have a fantastic idea where you could create a jalapeno popper themed dinner. Start out with these jalapeno popper bites as the appetizer, jalapeno popper chicken casserole for dinner, and finish with a delicious jalapeno popper cheesecake as dessert.
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Ingredients
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all ingredients and quantities.
- puff pastry – This can be found in the freezer section at your grocery store.
- jalapenos – Fresh jalapenos are the best for this appetizer. I know some jalapenos aren’t as spicy as others, so let’s hope you get some with a spicy zing to them.
- cooked bacon – I cooked my bacon, but you can definitely use precooked bacon if you would like.
- pepper jack cheese – Pepper jack cheese adds more spice and flavor to these puff pastry appetizers.
- medium cheddar cheese – You can shred the cheddar cheese or buy it already shredded for you for an easier snack.
- cream cheese – This binds everything together in the center of the bites. I recommend using full-fat cream cheese and letting it come up to room temperature.
- egg – The egg is just for the egg wash to give the bites their golden color. This can be omitted if you would like.
How To Make Jalapeno Popper Bites
To make these popper bites, start by preheating the oven and thawing your puff pastry.
Step 1: Cut each sheet of puff pasty into 9 pieces. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add the chopped jalapenos, chopped cooked bacon, shredded pepper jack and cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Work the cream cheese so it’s smooth and the other ingredients are evenly distributed throughout it.
Step 3: Brush the egg wash on top of each square of puff pastry.
Step 4: Put 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the puff pastry.
Step 5: Place in the oven and bake until golden brown.
How To Store
Because of the cream cheese and bacon, I would recommend storing the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can try to add more filling. I would start with an extra 1/2 tablespoon of the filling. When doing this, you may run out of filling before you use all of your puff pastry so either double the filling recipe or reduce the amount of puff pastry to 1 sheet.
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Jalapeno Popper Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. puff pastry 2 sheets, thawed
- 1/2 cup jalapenos finely diced
- 1/3 cup crispy bacon finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Lay out the puff pastry sheet flat. Cut it into thirds vertically and then horizontally so you have 9 equal squares. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry.
- Place the squares of puff pastry on the prepared baking pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add in the jalapenos, bacon, pepper jack and cheddar cheese, and cream cheese, Work it with a wooden spoon until the cream cheese is thoroughly incorporated. You want the cream cheese to act as a binder for the other cheeses, jalapenos, and bacon.
- Add the egg into a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk with a fork to combine.
- Brush the egg wash on top of the puff pastry squares.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno popper filling to the center of the puff pastry. I rolled mine into a ball and placed it into the center of the pastry.
- Place into the oven and bake for 18 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and eat immediately.
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
Just when I thought jalapeno poppers couldn’t get any better, you add pastry dough. Alllllll kinds of obsessed here! Need to try these soon!