Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks

Name: Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb Bacon; 1 oz Cream Cheese; 2 whole Diced Jalapeño Peppers; 1 whole Eggs; 2 whole Puff Pastry Sheets; 8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks blend rich cream cheese and sharp Cheddar with smoky bacon and bright jalapeño heat, all wrapped in buttery puff pastry. Each bite is crisp on the outside and creamy inside, with a gentle kick you can dial up to taste. They’re perfect as a party appetizer or game-day snack when you want something flaky, cheesy, and a little spicy.

Prep15 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels. Chop the bacon once cool enough to handle.
3

Lightly flour a work surface, and roll out each pastry sheet until the fold lines are smoothed out.
4

Set one puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. Spread cream cheese in a thin layer over the pastry; sprinkle with 2/3 shredded Cheddar, half the bacon, and half the jalapenos.
5

Place the second pastry sheet on top, aligning the edges. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the assembled pastry in half lengthwise, then slice into 1.5-inch strips crosswise.
6

Brush the pastry with beaten egg using a pastry brush. Twist each strip; touch up each twist with more egg wash as needed. Space the twists on the baking sheet; sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos.
7

Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.