Description
Flaky puff pastry twists filled with creamy cheese and jalapeños, baked until golden and perfect for game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Dipping sauces as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, and garlic powder until smooth
- Roll puff pastry to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2-inch strips
- Fill, fold, and twist each strip, then place on baking sheet
- Brush with egg wash and bake 15–20 minutes until golden
Notes
- Use fresh or pickled jalapeños based on heat preference
- Serve warm for best texture
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg