Jalapeño Popper Bites

Spice up your appetizer game with these irresistible Jalapeño Popper Bites. Perfectly baked in soft dinner rolls, each bite is bursting with creamy cheese, smoky turkey bacon, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Ideal for parties or a delicious snack anytime.

Ingredients

🥯 25 Rhodes dinner rolls
🧀 2 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese
🧀 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
🥓 Turkey bacon (cooked and chopped)
🌶️ 5 jalapeños (seeds removed and chopped)
🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🌶️ 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
🧈 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1- Prepare the Oven and Tray:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2- Prepare the Rolls:

Place the Rhodes dinner rolls on the tray and let them thaw.
Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow them to rise until they double in size.

3- Make the Filling:

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped turkey bacon, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Mix until well combined.

4- Flatten Rolls:

Once the rolls have risen, take each roll and press down gently to flatten slightly.

5- Fill the Rolls:

Scoop about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of the cheese-jalapeño mixture onto each roll.
Pinch the edges to close and round the roll once more.

6- Arrange and Top:

Place the stuffed rolls back on the lined tray, seam side down.
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese.

7- Bake the Rolls:

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cook until the tops are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

8- Serve:

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Serve warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: Approximately 25 bites
Calories: Approximately 150 per bite
Proteins: 5g
Fats: 8g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Equipment: Baking tray, parchment paper, mixing bowl, spoon, kitchen towel