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Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels

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These Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels are a quick, spicy, and cheesy party snack featuring fresh jalapeños, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer with a kick.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 large jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain and crumble.
  3. Slice jalapeños lengthwise, remove seeds for less heat, and dice finely. Wash hands after handling.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and green onions. Mix until smooth and uniform.
  5. Open crescent roll dough and unroll each sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Pinch seams together to form a rectangle (about 14×9 inches).
  6. Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over each rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  7. Starting at the long end, roll each rectangle into a tight log.
  8. Slice each log into 12 pieces (about 1 inch thick). Chill dough for 10 minutes before slicing if sticky.
  9. Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Rotate the sheet halfway through baking.
  11. Let pinwheels cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Chill the dough before slicing for cleaner cuts. Don’t overfill to prevent leaking. Use parchment for crispier bottoms and easy cleanup. For extra spice, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add cayenne. Pinch seams tightly to prevent unraveling. Filling can be prepped ahead and pinwheels can be assembled up to 8 hours before baking.

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