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A white plate with three jalapeno popper crescent twists on it.
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Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Twists

These cheesy jalapeno popper twists packed with crispy bacon, creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and wrapped in golden crescent dough.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Southwest
Keyword: cheesy jalapeno popper twists, Jalapeno Popper, jalapeno popper crescent twists, jalapeno popper twists
Servings: 12 Twists

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce bacon
  • 2 containers Pillsbury refrigerated crescent roll
  • 2 jalapenos, stem and seeds removed, diced
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons slap ya mama seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Popper Mixture

  • Slice bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook until crispy. Place cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Drain bacon fat from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • Add diced jalapenos, and reserved bacon fat, to the pan and cook over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle the seasoning into the pan and stir to combine. Cook for another minute. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, cooled jalapenos, and sliced green onions. Stir to combine.

Crescent Dough

  • On a floured surface lay out the first sheet of crescent roll dough.
  • Pinch to pleat the perforations in the dough and roll flat with a floured rolling pin.
  • Cut off the uneven edges leaving a rectangle.
  • Cut 1 inch strips horizontally through the dough sheet, and then in half vertically.
  • On the first strip of dough add the cream cheese mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese, and top with crumbled bacon.
  • Place your next strip of dough over the top of the bacon, and press down gently.
  • In a twisting motion, twist the two pieces of dough together and place the twists on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat the process with remaining dough.
  • Bake for 13 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips
  • Using softened cream cheese makes the filling easier to mix and spread evenly.
  • Don't overfill the dough. Too much filling can cause the twists to open while baking.
  • Remove the seeds from the jalapenos for a milder flavor or leave some in for extra heat.
  • Crispy bacon adds the best texture and flavor.