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Jalapeño Popper Crescent Bombs

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These jalapeño popper crescent bombs are a quick and easy party appetizer featuring a creamy, cheesy, and smoky filling wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough. Perfect for game day, gatherings, or a fun snack, they deliver classic jalapeño popper flavor with minimal effort and maximum crowd-pleasing results.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2–3 medium jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing tops)
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Set the cream cheese out to soften. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble. Dice the jalapeños and slice the green onions. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, green onion, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough and separate into triangles. For smaller bombs, cut each triangle in half lengthwise.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each dough triangle. Fold the dough over the filling, pinching and rolling to seal completely.
  5. Arrange bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm for best results.

Notes

For less spice, use fewer jalapeños or swap for bell pepper. Seal the dough well to prevent cheese from leaking. You can prep these ahead and refrigerate unbaked for up to a day. For a vegetarian version, omit bacon. For gluten-free, use GF crescent dough. Air fryer adaptation: cook at 350°F for 8-9 minutes.

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