Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastry Straws (Twists)
Perfectly crisp and golden puff pastry twists filled with melty cheese, spicy jalapenos, and smoky bacon – easy to make and packed with flavor!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry ready-rolled, chilled
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup pickled jalapenos finely chopped
- 4 slices bacon chopped and cooked
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated, divided
- ½ cup Gruyere cheese grated
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg whisked
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to catch all those drips.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet on medium until crisp. Drain on paper towels to get rid of extra grease and let cool completely.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and spread the cream cheese evenly all over it.
- Sprinkle the chopped jalapenos evenly on top of the cream cheese, then scatter the cooked bacon and half each of the cheddar, Gruyere, and parmesan cheeses.
- Fold the pastry sheet in half lengthwise, gently pressing the edges to seal.
- Cut the folded pastry into ½-inch strips and twist each strip before placing on the baking sheet.
- Brush each twist with the whisked egg and sprinkle the remaining cheeses over them.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and crispy.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for best texture. To save time, use pre-cooked bacon, jarred jalapenos, and pre-grated cheese blend.