1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (150 g), extra for topping
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 sheet puff pastry, room temperature
flour, for rolling dough
Nutrition Info
Calories 599
Fat 44g
Carbs 28g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 3g
Protein 20g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a pan, cook bacon until crisp, then chop into small pieces.
2. Step
Discard excess fat (reserve approximately 2 tablespoons).
3. Step
In the same pan, sauté the onions in the reserved fat until they start to become translucent.
4. Step
Add the jalapeños. Cook until the onions start to caramelize and remove from heat.
5. Step
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
6. Step
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, pepper, garlic powder, and jalapeño mixture. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
7. Step
On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry until the surface is smooth and even.
8. Step
Spread the japapeño mixture on the pastry sheet, stopping 1 inch (2 ½ cm) from the top of the dough.
9. Step
Starting at the bottom, tightly roll upwards and pinch the top edge to seal into a log shape.
10. Step
Cut the roll every 1½ inches (3 ¾ cm). Place the pieces face-up, 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the pastries with cheddar.
11. Step
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sides of the pastries are a light golden color.
