These jalapeno cheese puffs are a perfect combination of spicy jalapenos and gooey cheese wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. They are great as a party appetizer or a tasty snack for any time of the day. The kick of heat from the jalapenos pairs perfectly with the richness of the cheese, making these puffs a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, and cream cheese.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into small squares.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese and jalapeno mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry square over the filling and pinch them together to seal.
- Brush the tops of the cheese puffs with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve the jalapeno cheese puffs warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Jalapenos are a good source of vitamins A and C.
Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.
Puff pastry becomes flaky and crispy when baked at a high temperature.