Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 440.99 kcal High 22%
- Protein 24.93 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 19.63 g 7%
- Total Fat 29.15 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 14.13 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.75 mg High 22%
- Sodium 688.34 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.67 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 0.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 168.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 31.37 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 16.67 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks is made with 6 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 440.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Eggs, Puff Pastry Sheets. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 440.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks healthy?
- Twisted Jalapeño Popper Pastry Sticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 440.99 calories and 24.93 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 688.34 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.13 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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