Description
Delightfully spicy and creamy, these Jalapeño Crescent Rolls are wrapped in flaky pastry and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the shredded cheese, diced jalapeños, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough towards the point, enclosing the filling.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the tops for a golden finish if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the filling a day ahead; just store it in the fridge. These rolls can also be cooked in an air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeño, crescent rolls, appetizer, baking, cheese