Are you ready for the Super Bowl yet? I have a confession to make, we don't really watch the game – sometimes the commercials and sometimes not even the commercials. But even if we're not, I always make a TON of appetizers and fun game day food and that's what we eat on Super Bowl Sunday.
Do you like jalapeno poppers? Quite frankly, these are the best jalapeno poppers I have ever had! The combination of the Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry and the roasted garlic in the popper filling is what brings this appetizer over the top. My only regret? I forgot to take a picture of the inside of the popper so you can see it!
First thing, put Puff Pastry sheets in the refrigerator to defrost for 40 minutes and turn on your oven so you can roast some garlic. Cut off the end of the garlic and wrap it in some foil with olive oil. Thirty minutes later, you have these little beauties. I didn't use the whole thing for this recipe so I froze the rest for a recipe in the future.
Clean and cut up your jalapenos and remove the seeds and ribs with a spoon – don't you use your fingers and be careful, sometimes the juices go flying. It's not fun to get them into your eyes. I have no idea how I know that.
Isn't the puff pastry beautiful? This is what it looks like after I unfolded it.
Cut each sheet into 12 squares. I used kitchen shears to this, I'm sure you can use a pizza cutter too.
Stuff the jalapenos with your cream cheese filling and put your jalapeno face down in the middle of your puff pastry (I have it face up to show you how much I stuffed into the jalapeno) – at an angle.
Seal and pinch to close the jalapeno poppers.
Brush the egg wash on them and add some cheese on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Let them cool for a few minutes and you're good to go.
Curtis really enjoyed these and since I don't eat bacon, I made half of them without…seriously this is going to be my go to jalapeno poppers recipe. And they microwave really well too. I put them on a plate lined with paper towels and started at 30 seconds – and adding additional 15 second intervals until they were ready.
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Jalapeno Poppers in a Blanket Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
- all-purpose flour
- 1 package , 17.3 ounces Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed according to package directions
- 1 package , 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup finely shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend, about 3 ounces
- 4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
- 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
- Sprinkle the work surface with the flour. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on the floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 12 (3-inch) squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet, making 24 squares in all.
- Stir the cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic and bacon in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pepper half.
- Place 1 filled pepper half diagonally, cheese-side down, onto each pastry square. Fold the pastry up over the pepper and press firmly to seal. Brush the filled pastries with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Place the pastries onto 2 baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheets on wire racks for 10 minutes.
Ingredient Note:
- You can use store-bought roasted garlic or make your own. To make your own, cut 1/4 inch off the top of a whole garlic bulb. Place the garlic onto a square of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap tightly and bake at 400°F. for 30 minutes or until the garlic is very soft. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of the peel to use in this recipe.
Notes
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. As always, opinions are always my own and I only work with brand I love.
Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness says
Holy moly! These are insane! I need these on my superbowl party menu! Pinned 🙂
Pam says
Can these be made and frozen? We are doing an “appetizer Christmas” instead of the big dinner and would like to make some things ahead of time.
Christie says
I am thinking about bringing these to a picnic, do you think they will be as good if they are not fresh from the oven?
ravenouscouple says
we love this..actually submitted this recipe to them by entering a contest for a trip to NYC…we ended up in second place and got a measly rolling pin in return. needless to say worst consolation prize ever. lol . http://www.theravenouscouple.com/2010/01/jalapeno-poppers-in-a-blanket.html
Julie Deily says
Wow, I had no idea!!! This recipe is amazing!! So glad you came up with it!! Making it this year again for Super Bowl Sunday!! xo
Jenn @therebelchick says
I personally don’t like jalapenos but my husband and daughter LOVE them! Maybe I will try this for them 🙂
Sheila Best says
I made these for a Super Bowl party. Very popular. Thanks.
Russell van Kraayenburg says
Ooh! This is my kind of snack (or meal haha). I am definitely trying this one soon.
penny Whitehead says
Julie, These look so wonderfully delicious, I’m going to have to try them,
I do a Jalapeno stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and broiled… they’re always a hit for those who are up for the heat! I must complement you on your photography, you really hit the mark! I will be going to the store tomorrow for all of the ingredients, for Super Bowl Sunday… Bon Appetite Penny
SweetSugarbelle says
This is a genius moment, Julie!
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
These look ah-mazing!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
You are a freaking genius! Chris would totally love these. I’m going to have to buy some tempeh bacon and make him a batch. 🙂
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Oh Julie! They are so cute and I bet irresistible.
addie | culicurious says
Great idea to wrap them in puff pastry! Jalapeno poppers are a nice Super Bowl treat 🙂
Carolyn says
Mmmm, nummy! I love jalapeno poppers and they look so cozy in their blankets! 😉
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
These are adorable Julie! I love the idea of it. I want some for breakfast. That’s ok right? Perfectly acceptable in my book. 🙂
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I confess to not watching either, I just like the idea of all the food. 😉
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
These look crazy good, and please make sure there’s bacon in mine! 😉
Amanda says
How fun are these?? They look delicious!! 🙂
a farmer in the dell says
I dont really watch the game either. But if these jalapeno poppers in a blanket were served I’d watch just about anything!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
great idea Julie! I just bookmarked this one
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These look so dang good! Awesome idea! Way to spice up this classic 🙂
Angie says
What a fun idea! I can’t wait for Sunday, but I’m not into the game either, just the food and commercials!
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
WHAT. I have fallen to a glorious death.
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
These look incredible Julie! I’m a big fan of jalapeno poppers, but my hubby, not so much. Oh well. More for me!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
You are a genius? Because this is the coolest idea ever.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
What an easy and fun twist! Love this idea Julie
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Ok… these look freakin’ amazing. What a great idea!
I don’t really watch the game either… especially if our team isn’t playing. But the commercials are always fun to check out.
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
Oh my goodness gracious! Do these ever look like perfection! Genius!
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
I love this idea!! Jalapeno poppers made even better – great job Julie 🙂
Kathryn says
I love jalapeno poppers and you have just totally taken them to the next level!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Oh my goodness — I want one right now!!! These look amazing, Julie!! 🙂
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oh my goodness, Julie – you’ve really outdone yourself here. This may just be my favorite Super Bowl appetizer yet – well done!
Linda | The Urban Mrs says
That’s absolutely the best poppers ever! Funny – I’ve been dreaming of having poppers all day long and voila, the best one just right here. Can’t wait to try this soon!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Julie,
thanks for sharing this recipe. . my husband will love these. . and I will be making these for game day. . I don’t really watch either.. but it’s a great excuse to eat and shout and drink 🙂 (with friends) 🙂
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Love these! And I have pastry puff sheets in my freezer waiting to be used!
Cookin' Canuck says
What a cute idea, Julie! This looks like the ultimate football food to me.
Stephanie @ henry happened says
the best part of the Super Bowl is the ads – oh, and the snacks! These look so tasty – def need to give them a try this weekend.
Laura (GotChocolate) says
Wow, I love all the ingredients in these. That garlic pix has to be my favorite! I want to pluck all those yummy little roasted pieces out right NOW! I love your neutral-colored banner above the photos in this one. Very sophisticated! 😀
carrian says
In a blanket?! Genius. Especially in this freezing cold weather!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Adore how you left the “tails” on the jalapenos! Love cute food!
katie says
This is brilliant, Julie! Oh and I love Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry, too! I always keep a few boxes in my freezer for easy entertaining!
Paula - bell'alimento says
I’m going to need a gallon of water and a dozen of these stat.
Jess @ OnSugarMountain says
dude I know all about those damn peppers and accidentally touching your eye after cutting one. So not fun. But these poppers, if I can manage to NOT rub my eye for the entire time I’m in the kitchen, would be an awesome addition to my game day festivities 😀
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
These are gorgeous little poppers! Love the idea of rolling them up!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
oh I just LOVE jalapenos and all wrapped up in cute little blankets makes them even better, can’t wait to try them!
Nik@ABrownTable says
These look great to serve at the Superbowl this weekend.
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I love jalapeno poppers and I love anything “in a blanket” so these are a perfect snack for me. YUM!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
Holy moly. These look amazing and so easy! Love that you can customize for vegetarians and carnivores.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
They’re beyond adorable. That opening picture…I want to swaddle them in a blanket and take them home and put them down in their crib for a nap. They are like…so adorable 🙂
Liz @ A Nut in a NutshellLiz says
Oh yum, those look super tasty, and I DO need the bacon!
Tanya Phillips says
these look amazing!
Amanda says
So smart!! My family would go nuts for these!!
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
I get more excited about the ads and different food during all these games. these jalepeno poppers is such a brilliant idea for any event 🙂
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
Julie, this is brilliant. Brilliant, I tell you! I love jalapeño poppers and adding puff pastry to them…yum!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
This is genius, girl. And yes, the Super Bowl is all about the food for me!
Sue/the view from great island says
This is a nice new twist on one of my favorites…
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
Oh my gosh, this looks delicious! I love anything spicy and hot, and this is both! Thanks!
tijuana (po' man meals) says
genius, julie. just genius! looks so good. will ABSOLUTELY be making this.
Julie Deily says
Thanks…I wish I could take credit for this recipe but I can’t! Hope you enjoy them when you make them…I know you WILL!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I can see why you say these are the best ever, holy smokes! I must make these soon!
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
OMG…this is just genius! Yum!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
Yum, pinning for later!