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Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheels

October 29, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheels are the perfect show stopper appetizer for upcoming holidays. If you love Jalapeno Poppers you have to try this appetizer!


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10 pinwheel slices
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Ingredients
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 4 ounces nonfat cream cheese room temperature
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 5 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
Servings: pinwheel slices
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Instructions
  1. On a clean floured surface or on a sheet of parchment paper, lay out the puff pastry sheet. Gently roll the puff pastry sheet out with a rolling pin. Be careful not to stretch the pastry sheet too thin.
  2. Spread the cream cheese out over the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1 inch strip on one side without cream cheese.
  3. Distribute the chopped bacon, chopped jalapenos, and shredded cheese across the cream cheese evenly.
  4. Begin rolling the puff pastry sheet starting with the covered edge, roll all the way to the uncovered edge. Use the uncovered edge to pinch together the roll at the seam.
  5. Cover the roll and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  7. Remove from the refrigerator and cut log into 10 pinwheels. Spread pinwheels out on a parchment paper covered baking sheet, bake for 23-25 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheel Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pinwheel (51g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 280 mg 12 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 78 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 94 mg 2 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: app, appetizer, appetizers, bacon, cream cheese, fall, jalapeno, Snacks

Spicy Pea and Avocado Toast

May 13, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a fresh twist on your favorite breakfast? Try this Spicy Pea and Avocado Toast for a flavorful and cost-efficient variation to traditional avocado toast.  pea and avocado toast


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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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3 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
Ingredients
Pea and Avocado Guacamole
  • 1/2 Cup frozen peas Thawed
  • 1 Medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1 jalapeno Seeded and diced
  • 1/3 Cup red onion Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice About 1 Small Lime
  • 1/4 Teaspoon salt
Other toppings
  • 3 Slices 100% whole wheat bread
  • 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes Sliced in Half
  • 3 Tablespoons feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 Tablespoon hot sauce
Servings: 1/3 Cup Guacamole + 1 Slice of Toast
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  1. Pulse the peas in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Transfer peas to a medium bowl. To the same bowl, add the flesh of the avocado. Combine avocado and peas by smashing together into a chunky texture.
  3. To the avocado mixture, add jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  4. Toast bread to desired doneness.
  5. Evenly divide the guacamole by spreading onto the toast (about 1/3 Cup)
  6. Top the toast with an even division of the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and hot sauce.
  7. Serve immediately
Recipe Notes

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, bread, breakfast, cilantro, garlic, guacamole, hot sauce, jalapeno, lime, peas, red onion, Snacks, spring, toast, tomato

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