Jalapeno Popper Crescent Bites

These Jalapeño Popper Crescent Bites are the party appetizer you will make on repeat. They take just 15 minutes to prep, use a handful of easy ingredients, and deliver every single flavor you love about classic jalapeño poppers in a perfectly portioned, grab-and-go bite.

The buttery crescent dough bakes up into little golden cups that hold a rich cream cheese filling loaded with smoky bacon bits, fresh green onion, diced jalapeños, and gooey cheddar. They are just spicy enough to keep things exciting without overwhelming anyone at the table.

Helpful Tips

• Soften the cream cheese first: Pull your cream cheese out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before you start. Softened cream cheese blends smoothly with the other filling ingredients and scoops easily into the crescent cups without tearing them.
• Pinch those seams tightly: When you unroll the crescent dough, press all the perforated seams together firmly before cutting into squares. This keeps the cups from splitting apart as they bake and gives you a sturdier base for all that delicious filling.
• Adjust the heat to your crowd: Removing all the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños gives you a mild, crowd-friendly bite. If your guests love spice, leave a few seeds in or add a pinch of cayenne to the filling for an extra kick.

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Jalapeno Popper Crescent Bites

These Jalapeño Popper Crescent Bites are the party appetizer you will make on repeat.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 18 Servings

Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls 1 can
• 3 jalapenos seeded, diced
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits
• 2 green onions sliced
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375°F(190°C). Spray 2 muffin tins with cooking spray.
• Open crescent rolls, pinch seams together and cut into 18 even squares.
• Place crescent squares in a mini muffin pan and gently press into the cups.
• Bake 12 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.
• Reserve a handful of cheddar cheese. Mix all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Divide the mixture evenly among the crescent roll cups.
• Top with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.2mg

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