Description
Spicy Jalapeno Popper Twists for Game Day are flaky, golden bites filled with a creamy cheddar jalapeño filling—perfect for parties, tailgates, or any time you want a crowd-pleasing game-day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for mild heat)
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional garnish: extra shredded cheese or chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, green onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it in half. Spread the filling evenly over one half, then top with the second half.
- Slice the layered pastry into ½-inch wide strips. Twist each strip several times and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ranch or sour cream for dipping!
Notes
- For milder heat, remove seeds from jalapeños.
- Keep the puff pastry well-chilled before cutting for cleaner twists.
- These twists pair well with ranch, sour cream, or your favorite dip.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: About 90 per piece
- Sugar: 0–1 g
- Sodium: Approximately 120 mg
- Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 9 g
- Fiber: Approximately 0.5 g
- Protein: Approximately 3–4 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20 mg
Keywords: Spicy Jalapeno Popper Twists, Game Day Snack, Puff Pastry, Cream Cheese, Cheddar, Jalapeño, Appetizer