Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket
A fun and delicious twist on two popular snacks, combining spicy jalapeños with savory cocktail wieners wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 18 fresh Jalapeño Peppers
- 36 Cocktail Wieners (such as Lil’ Smokies)
- 3 sheets Puff Pastry, thawed
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 6 oz Extra Sharp Cheddar, freshly shredded
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- Pretzel Salt (optional, for sprinkling)
- Marinara Sauce or Honey Mustard (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the tops off the jalapeño peppers and slice each one in half lengthwise.
- Use a small spoon to scoop out and discard all seeds and membranes.
- Place a cocktail wiener into a halved jalapeño and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeño with the cheese mixture and press a cocktail wiener on top.
- On a floured surface, unroll one sheet of puff pastry, cut into 12 rectangles.
- Wrap each rectangle around a stuffed jalapeño, sealing the edges with egg wash.
- Place them seam-side down on the baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving with dipping sauce.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. Customize cheese according to your taste.