Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer for your next party! Made with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit!

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, look no further than these jalapeño popper pinwheels! These pinwheels are always the life of the party at our family gatherings.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple to make and only requires a few ingredients that are easy to find at the local grocery stores.
• Perfect for parties, baby showers, super bowl, or birthdays!
• Creamy, flavorful, and delicious without much effort at all.
• Jalapeno Popper is one of the best flavor combinations that you will ever taste.

🛒Ingredients

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You only need a handful of ingredients to help you make this easy delicious game day snack recipe. After one quick trip to the grocery store, you will be ready to enjoy this tasty snack, meal, or appetizer.

• crescent rolls
• cream cheese, softened
• shredded cheddar cheese
• diced jalapeños
• Granulated sugar

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Making these jalapeno pinwheels is super easy. Follow these instructions below and you will enjoy this easy snack in no time at all without a lot of effort.

Step 1: Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and sugar

In a mixing bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapenos, and sugar until well combined.

Step 2: Roll out one can of crescent rolls

Roll out 1 roll of crescent dough, pinching seams together.

Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture on the dough

Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the dough.

Step 4: Shape the dough into a log

Roll up dough into a log shape.

Step 5: Repeat the above steps

Repeat with the second tube of crescent dough.

Step 6: Freeze until hardened

Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 7: Preheat the oven

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 8: Slice the dough into rounds

Use a sharp knife or floss to slice the log into 12 rounds.

Step 9: Place the rounds on a baking sheet

Place rounds 2 inches apart on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Step 10: Bake the rounds

Bake for 20 minutes for until the crescents are golden brown on the edges.

Step 11: Cool the roll ups

Remove from the oven and place on the cooling rack.

Step 12: Serve and enjoy

Serve warm or at room temperature.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this jalapeno popper pinwheels recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Spicy – If you want a little more heat, add more diced jalapeno peppers or use hotter peppers.
• Mild – If you are not a fan of spicy foods and want to tone down the spice, use less jalapeños or omit them altogether and use diced bell pepper instead.
• Cheesy – Add in some shredded mozzarella cheese for an extra cheesy treat.
• Bacon – Mix in some bacon crumbles for a great addition to this great appetizer.

If you love easy pinwheel recipes like this one, you may also enjoy this Pepperoni Pinwheel recipe.

🥄 Equipment

You only need a handful of kitchen tools to help you make this delicious appetizer recipe. Gather these tools and be ready for a tasty snack your whole family will love.

• medium bowl or large bowl
• spoon
• parchment paper
• cookie sheet
• sharp serrated knife

🥫 Storage

Do you have leftovers or want to make these ahead of time? No problem! These jalapeno popper pinwheels store really well in the fridge or freezer for later.

Fridge – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer – Freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to enjoy, let the pinwheels thaw in the fridge and then bake according to the recipe instructions.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make this party food appetizer recipe perfectly:

• Softening the cream cheese ahead of time will make it much easier to mix everything together and get a smooth mixture.
• I’ve found that the best way to mix the cheese is to use my stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to mix together the cream cheese mixture.
• Rolling the dough out on a lightly floured surface will prevent it from sticking and make it much easier to work with.
• Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to get clean cuts when slicing the log into rounds.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this summer snacks recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about this easy pinwheel recipe.

🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy crescent rolls? If so, try these great recipes:

• Spinach and Artichoke Crescent Rolls
• Ham and Three Cheese Crescents
• Creamy Crescent Chicken Bake

🧾Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

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