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Jalapeño Popper Pigs In A Blanket

These bite-sized Jalapeño Popper Pigs In A Blanket combine the spicy kick of jalapeños with tasty lil smokies and creamy cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry, making them perfect for parties or family snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Jalapeño Filling
  • 18 pieces jalapeno peppers Cut and seeded
  • 36 pieces lil smokies or cocktail wieners
  • 8 ounces cream cheese At room temperature
  • 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar Shredded
Puff Pastry
  • 3 sheets puff pastry Thawed
  • 1 large egg For egg wash
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
  • Pretzel salt for sprinkling (optional)
  • Marinara sauce to serve (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cut the tops off the jalapeño peppers and slice each pepper in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes, then discard.
  3. Place a cocktail wiener on each scooped-out pepper half, cutting the pepper to match the size of the wiener. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until well combined.
  5. Remove the cocktail wiener from each pepper segment and fill each jalapeño segment with the cheese mixture, then return the cocktail wiener on top.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the egg.
Assembly and Baking
  1. On a lightly floured surface, unroll one puff pastry sheet. Cut it into six equal strips, then cut those strips in half to create 12 pieces.
  2. Roll each stuffed jalapeño piece in one puff pastry strip and seal with the egg wash.
  3. Place the wrapped jalapeño pieces on the baking sheets. Repeat until all jalapeño pieces or puff pastry are used.
  4. Brush the tops with the remaining egg and sprinkle with pretzel salt, if desired.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool slightly and use a knife to scrape away any cheese that oozed out onto the baking sheet.

Notes

Best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.