jalapeno poppers in a blanket

Columbia, CA
Updated on Nov 15, 2011

These poppers are baked with a cream cheese and bacon filling then wrapped in puff pastry dough for a great appetizer.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • - all purpose flour
  • 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions
  • 1 package (8oz) light cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese blend
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 12 - medium jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded

How To Make jalapeno poppers in a blanket

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle the work surface with the flour. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on the floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 12 (3-inch) squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet, making 24 squares in all.
  • Step 4
    Stir the cream cheese, shredded sheese, garlic and bacon in a medium bowl.
  • Step 5
    Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pepper half.
  • Step 6
    Place 1 filled pepper half diagonally, cheese-side down onto each pastry square. Fold the pastry up over the peper and press firmly to seal.
  • Step 7
    Brush the filled pastries with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
  • Step 8
    Place the pastries onto 2 baking sheets.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheets on wire racks for 10 minutes.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #JALAPENO
Keyword: #bacon
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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