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Jalapeño Popper Cheddar Bacon Crescent Bombs

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Cheesy, spicy, bacon-studded, and wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough, these Jalapeño Popper Cheddar Bacon Crescent Bombs are the ultimate party appetizer. They’re quick, easy, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2–3 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten (optional, for egg wash)
  • Poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick spray.
  2. If not already cooked, bake bacon at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until crispy. Drain, cool, and crumble.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-blended.
  4. Open crescent dough and separate into triangles. For larger bombs, use 2 triangles pressed together; for bite-size, use 1 triangle.
  5. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
  6. Fold corners over filling and roll up from the wide end to the tip. Pinch edges to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish, if desired. Sprinkle with poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning if using.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling out.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crescent dough. To make vegetarian, omit bacon or substitute with chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes. Don’t overfill to prevent leaks, and seal edges well. Dough is easiest to work with when cold. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen and reheated in the oven.

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