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Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Jalapeno popper pinwheels wrap cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crisp bacon, and jalapeños in buttery puff pastry. Refrigerating the rolled logs before slicing helps them hold their shape as they bake up puffed and golden brown.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting and chilling 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry thawed but still cold; 2 sheets
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 2 jalapeños medium, seeded and finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 2 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line two 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of puff pastry and spread half the filling evenly over it, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one edge.
  5. Starting at the opposite edge, roll the pastry into a snug log and press the unfilled edge to seal; repeat with the second pastry sheet and remaining filling.
  6. Refrigerate the logs for 20 minutes.
  7. Beat the egg with the water in a small bowl.
  8. Cut each log crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and arrange them cut side up on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Brush the pastry lightly with the egg wash.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, switching the pans between oven racks halfway through, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  11. Let the pinwheels rest on the pans for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For neat slices, keep the pastry logs cold before cutting. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freeze baked pinwheels for up to 2 months. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free puff pastry.