Description

These Jalapeño Bacon Crescent Roll Bites are flaky, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon and fresh jalapeños. They’re an easy appetizer that’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for parties, game day, or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

8 oz tube crescent dough sheet

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup bacon pieces

2 fresh jalapenos, chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Finely chop the jalapeños and set aside.
Reserve a small amount of the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon pieces for topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, remaining cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, chopped jalapeños, and garlic powder until well blended.
Unroll the crescent dough sheet and cut it into 24 equal squares (6 rows by 4 rows). Press one square into each mini muffin cup, gently pressing the dough along the bottom and up the sides to form a small cup.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into each dough cup. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese and bacon pieces over the tops before baking.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftover Jalapeño Bacon Crescent Roll Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the bites to cool completely before storing to help keep the crescent dough from becoming soggy.

For longer storage, freeze the cooled bites in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheating

For the best texture, reheat the bites in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5–8 minutes, or until heated through and the crescent dough is crisp again.

You can also microwave individual bites for 20–30 seconds, although the crescent dough will be softer than when reheated in the oven or air fryer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American