These Jalapeño Popper Bites are slightly addictive but so easy. Crescent rolls, jalapeños, cream cheese and bacon. The perfect appetizer!
JALAPEÑO POPPER BITES
This recipe for Jalapeño Popper Bites reminds me of some appetizers I ate at a Tupperware party once. Do you remember when they used to teach you how to burp your Tupperware? Or am I just showing my age here? Anyhow, this was a recipe that could be made up quickly and are easy to share.
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TIPS FOR MAKING THIS APPETIZER:
- I don’t brush anything on the tops of these but if you’d like a more glossy topping, just brush with an egg wash. You could even sprinkle the tops with a bit of parsley flakes for some color.
- Trying to save some time? Go ahead and purchase those real bacon pieces instead of cooking the bacon.
- Add some spice to the filling. Try sprinkling with cajun seasoning or seasoned salt or even add a touch of salsa!
- Want an amazing RANCH DRESSING RECIPE? Give mine a try – so good!
- You could use thawed puff pastry instead of the crescent roll dough.
- Try making these in the air fryer. Preheat air fryer to 375 for about 3 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place popper bites in the basket in a single layer. Air fry for about 4 minutes (or until golden brown.)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
crescent rolls
bacon
jalapeños
jalapeños
cream cheese
ranch dressing (for serving, optional)
ranch dressing (for serving, optional)
HOW TO MAKE EASY JALAPEÑO POPPER BITES:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Start frying up your bacon. If you’d like, cut the bacon up in pieces (I used kitchen scissors) and then cook it.
While the bacon is cooking, I cut up my jalapenos. Be sure to remove seeds. (If you are sensitive to jalapenos, you may want to wear gloves while doing this.)
Now begin separating your crescent rolls into triangle shapes. On each triangle, put a shmear of cream cheese. I like a lot of cream cheese so I put about 1/2 tbsp. or so on each one. Then put a piece of jalapeno, followed by some cooked bacon.
Now time to roll them up in little bundles. Just do your best to close all the seams so the cream cheese doesn’t run out on ya while baking.
Now place all your bundles on your baking sheet (seam side down). I usually only cook one set at a time. Let folks start eating the warm ones while I bake up the second batch.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes (or until golden brown.)
Take them out and serve warm. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Enjoy!
Originally published: November 2011
Updated & republished: December 2019
EASY JALAPEÑO POPPER BITES
These Jalapeño Popper Bites are slightly addictive but so easy. Crescent rolls, jalapeños, cream cheese and bacon. The perfect appetizer!
Print Pin RateServings: 6
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent rolls
- 1/2 pound bacon (or use the precooked packaged bacon)
- 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ranch dressing (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook bacon, If you'd like, cut the bacon up in pieces (I used kitchen scissors) and then cook it.
- Cut up jalapenos. Be sure to remove seeds. (If you are sensitive to jalapenos, you may want to wear gloves while doing this).
- Now begin separating your crescent rolls into triangle shapes.
- On each triangle, put a shmear of cream cheese. I like a lot of cream cheese so I put about 1/2 tbsp. or so on each one.
- Then put a piece of jalapeno, followed by some cooked bacon.
- Roll them up into bundles. Just do your best to close all the seams so the cream cheese doesn't run out while baking.
- Now place all your bundles on your baking sheet (seam side down). I usually only cook one set at a time.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes (or until golden brown).
- Take them out and serve warm.
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Notes
This recipe should actually be enough for 2 tubes of crescent rolls (depending on how much bacon & cream cheese you use per roll).
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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Easy, peasy . . . but they sure do get gobbled up. I'd love to have these on hand for that spur of the moment visit, too. Do they freeze well? (yes, I know how to burp tupperware.)
You have given us quite an appetizer here. It is not fried-bravo. It is easy to prepare. It has a short and easy to find ingredient list. Best of all though, they look to be delicious as well as addictive. Well done Brandie!
Omg I have not had these in so long! I love that you just used the crescent rolls – such a great idea for an appetizer!
I can see so many fun things to do with these little bites, but I'm making them just the way they are! Of course for my Nebraska friends this old Texas girl will use milder peppers! Thank you for this great idea!!
These little bites with the bacon and jalapeno are perfect for the holiday parties. Easy to make and delish!
Have a great weekend!
These were good and so easy! I added a touch of cajun seasoning like you recommended. Delicious!
My family loved this. They definitely need a dip for extra flavor. I mixed picante salsa & sour cream.
Woo hoo! Thank you Mary Dee!
We loved these!
we are having a fish fry and I will be making these. Thank you
Oh my goodness these are great! I added some chives too. I doubled the croissant but only needed 1 package of cream cheese. I had way too many chives and jalapeno left. So delicious