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Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeno Pinwheels

Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeno Pinwheels

February 14, 2019 By Kristin Maxwell | 59 Comments

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Easy to make by using refrigerated crescent rolls, these Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeno Pinwheels are a perfect blend of savory and spice. They are super simple to make and taste just like a Jalapeno Popper wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust.

These pinwheels are a must-have for game day or any party. We love these serve up alongside our other favorites like Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites and Fried Ravioli.

A stack of Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

JALAPENO POPPER PINWHEELS

Bacon, jalapeno and cheddar – such an amazingly delicious combination. All combined with cream cheese and rolled into pinwheel form using Pillsbury crescent roll dough or pizza dough. They are similar to a jalapeno popper, and who doesn’t love those?

CAN YOU MAKE PINWHEELS AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes! This is a great appetizer to prep ahead of time and bake later. Spread the filling onto the sheet of dough, the roll and secure in plastic wrap. When ready, slice and bake according to the recipe directions.

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels with a hand reaching in

HOW TO MAKE BACON, CHEDDAR AND JALAPENO POPPER PINWHEELS

  1. Start by cooking up some diced bacon until crisp, or just use the morning’s leftovers. Wait, leftover bacon? What’s that?
  2. Mix the bacon with some room temperature cream cheese and 1-2 tablespoons of diced jalapenos. Now, to be fair, I must tell you that I am a WIMP when it comes to spicy food. People usually look at me like I’m nuts when I tell them that something is spicy. So you might like spicy and you might want to add another tablespoon. It’s a personal preference. I also used canned jalapenos rather than fresh. Again, it’s a personal preference. Also you’ll want to add a half teaspoon of garlic salt to season.
  3. Spread this mixture all out on the rolled out crescent dough and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and more bacon crumbles. Roll it into a log and slice into even 1-inch thick pieces and lay out on a cookie sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle with a little more cheddar and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. PRO TIP: for easier slicing, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Cut into pinwheels with a sharp serrated knife.

rolling up jalapeno pinwheels to bake

THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS TO CUSTOMIZE THESE PINWHEELS, TOO:

  • Can’t take the heat? Add mild green chiles instead of jalapenos. That’s what I do for my kids and you get a ton of flavor without the spice.
  • Spice it up! Add a tablespoon of Ranch seasoning mix or Taco seasoning to the cream cheese for a unique and savory flavor combination.
  • Want MORE heat? Add more jalapenos and some Pepper Jack cheese instead of cheddar.

Any of these combinations would be fabulous, but I am partial to these Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeno Pinwheels just the way they are.

Don’t they look tasty? They are warm and soft and just all around delicious. They are sure to be a hit at your next party!

Jalapeno Popper pinwheels in a bowl

Need even more jalapeno? Try these great recipes:

  • Jalapeno, Bacon & Corn Cheese Dip
  • Jalapeno Popper Pizza
  • Jalapeno Popper Dip

Or maybe more baked pinwheels is what you need? We’ve got those too!

  • Chicken Parmesan Pinwheels
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pinwheels
  • Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
  • Baked Crack Chicken Pinwheels

Bacon, Cheddar Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are a super simple to make appetizer that tastes just like a Jalapeno Popper wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust. 
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Author: Kristin

Ingredients

  • 1 can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls or dough sheet, if you can find it
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup reserved
  • 1-2 tablespoons diced jalapenos canned or fresh
  • 5 slices crisp bacon diced/crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos and garlic salt together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Roll out crescent roll dough and lightly press seams together to form a sheet. (alternatively, you could use a rolled out pizza dough or a crescent dough sheet).
  • Layer ingredients evenly on the dough, sprinkle with cheese reserving about a few tablespoons for topping, and roll lengthwise.
  • Using a shar, serrated knife, cut into 1-inch slices and place 2-inches apart on a foil lined cookie sheet. Top with reserved shredded cheddar, if desired.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until bread begins to brown. Oven temperatures can vary, so do use this time as a guideline.
  • Allow to cool slightly before plating and serving.

Be sure to pin this to your Game Day or Appetizer board to save for later! Or check out our favorite Appetizers & Dips!

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Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Linda says

    December 1, 2019 at 9:01 am

    Can you freeze these to bake later?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      December 1, 2019 at 11:37 pm

      I don’t think they would freeze well uncooked.

      Reply
  2. Brooke Schwintek says

    September 15, 2019 at 9:28 am

    I sprayed the knife with PAM cooking spray which helped with cutting!

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    May 28, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    Hello I was wondering if I could use puff pastry instead of pillsburry dough?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      May 29, 2019 at 10:43 am

      You could, but the bake time would be different. I’d recommend using the instructions on the package.

      Reply
  4. Cyndi paul says

    December 23, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Can you make the filling the day before

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 23, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      Yes, you could do that! You could even roll in the dough and wrap for up to 24 hours.

      Reply
      • Cyndi paul says

        December 23, 2018 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you so much, merry Christmas ?? ?

        Reply
  5. Mary Harvey says

    September 25, 2018 at 11:57 am

    These look AHHHmazing! Making them for College Game Day on Saturday.

    Reply
  6. gennifer says

    June 18, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    I’ve tried several recipes! And all all delightful, simple yet, complex and I’m planning on making the macaroni salad for my church this Thursday. And definitely making those zucchini chips for myself, I might share with my children ? maybe not, I myself have fried zucchini, more when I used to live in South Carolina, yet. I can’t wait to try those ! It seems so much easier than the traditional way. And less calories ? I’m definitely trying that tomorrow! Thank you kindly for sharing your recipes and skills. And passion for tasty thing’s. It’s definitely my love language!!!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      July 3, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words!!!

      Reply
  7. Mary says

    May 15, 2018 at 5:33 am

    I made these for a birthday brunch and everyone loved them. I used parchment paper instead of foil on the cookie sheet and baked them a little longer. Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
  8. Susan Jenkins says

    December 23, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    I make something very similar with just sausage and the crescent rolls. I wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them until I need them. Take out a few minutes before cooking and the slice very nicely. I wouldn’t think there would be any problem freezing cream cheese, etc.

    Reply
  9. Kerry says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Could these be made without cream cheese do you think? I am making them for a pot luck and the host doesn’t like cream cheese…

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 20, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Cream cheese is what binds the filling together.

      Reply
  10. Pam says

    June 24, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Have made these several times and loved them!
    I used the softened cream cheese with jalapeños in it. Was easy to make and delicious. I too cooked them a little longer but just waited till they browned a bit.
    Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      June 26, 2017 at 8:47 am

      That’s a great idea!

      Reply
  11. Philomena says

    March 16, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    No one in my house likes spicy anything. I’m going to try these but skip the peppers & add shredded chicken. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      March 16, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      I think that would be delicious!

      Reply
  12. Darlene Reyes says

    February 1, 2017 at 3:35 am

    I think you could use dental floss to cut the dough. That is what I use to cut my cinnamon rolls.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 1, 2017 at 8:47 am

      Yes, you could (just make sure it’s the unflavored kind!)

      Reply
  13. Deborah knowles says

    September 5, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    I have searched this tirelessly for the chicken Parmesan meatball recipe. It will NOT come up in the search engine. Please help??? Would love to try it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      September 5, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Hi Deborah, I don’t have a chicken parmesan meatball recipe. Sorry!

      Reply
      • Deborah Knowles says

        September 6, 2016 at 6:55 am

        Thanks for your reply. I was beginning to realise that you might not have the recipe, but it comes up as being on your site through Pinterest. Somehow it is pictured as your recipe.

        Reply
        • Kristin says

          September 6, 2016 at 10:21 am

          I’ve seen that, sorry! I don’t know why that is. I would do a google search. I’m sure you’ll fin something that way!

          Reply
  14. Kira says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Just made these for lunch and they are amazing! I ended up using the whole 8oz of cream cheese but I love cream cheese so it was great. I do wish I would have rolled it a little tighter and maybe stuck it in the freezer for a minute so cutting looked prettier but it was still a success!

    Reply
  15. Nancy says

    April 24, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Do you think you could make this recipe as a pull apart “monkey” bread recipe?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      April 24, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Hmmm I haven’t tried that, but not sure how it would work with the cream cheese.

      Reply
  16. Jenn says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    These look great and super easy. Did you use fresh jalapeños or jarred/canned? thanks for sharing a great recipe

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 1, 2015 at 11:02 am

      I used the canned. But you could use fresh…they just wouldn’t be as soft.

      Reply
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