My husband likes to get creative in the kitchen- usually that means raiding the spice cabinet. This is one of his best creations. It’s a lot like those cheesy stuffed jalapeños or poppers, except it’s baked, not fried. (Which means it’s practically health food.) I have eaten a large portion as a meal, but my favorite way is to cut it into strips and serve it like an appetizer. The cheese really does give a nice balance and contrast to the heat of the jalapeño. I like things spicy… remember it’s a jalapeño roll. You know what you’re getting into.
As organic as possible:
4 oz. can or jar diced Jalapeños (do not drain)
8 0z. Cream cheese at room temperature
1 prepared or ready made Pizza crust, about 14 oz give or take
1-2 tsp Garlic Salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp Butter at room temperature, divided, plus more for pan
2 Tbsp flour, plus more for pan
Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking sheet. Set aside.
Sprinkle flour on hard surface and roll out dough in a rectangle, approximately 12 x 9 inches. Cut the dough in half, so you have two 6 x 9 pieces.
In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, garlic (start with 1 tsp and taste for preference… you can always add more), 2 tablespoons of butter and jalapeños (including juice). Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy. Divide cheesy jalapeño mixture into 2 equal parts. Using half of the mixture, cover 2/3 of the prepared dough. Use the remaining half of the mixture and do the same on the other prepared dough sheet. Roll up 1/3 of the Flatten dough starting on the side where the cheese is on (cheese on top of cheese). Make sure the cheese is now all covered, bring the remaining 1/3 over the top. Gently pull the bottom sides out, fold over to the top, and pinch to seal in the cheese. Repeat with second roll.
On each roll, use 1 teaspoon of butter and rub on top of roll. Sprinkle with garlic salt (a light even covering). Place the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, and put it into the oven. Cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly and cut into 1 1/2″-2″ x 5″ slices. Serve as an appetizer or to accompany a meal. Please note these are spicy! And it pairs well with a side of Ranch dressing. ?
Looks really good Sadie. Cheese and spice go so well together. I might try this with something milder as I don’t think I will find jalapeños here but will certainly try! 🙂 Happy weekend!
Thanks Roberta! Happy weekend to you too!
Filfel would be nice 🙂
I have to be honest with you and say I needed to look up filfel. And now I am completely intrigued, and agree that it sounds like a perfect fit! Thank you Johann!
Oh I should have mentioned, it’s probably the most common local hot pepper. I had grown a plant from seed once. I wonder what happened to it…
Sounds delicious!
It’s pretty yummy! 🙂 Thanks Rachel!
These look very good, and I bet are delicious. I eat jalapeños quite frequently every week. Thanks Sadie and have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Then you would probably really like this! Thanks spearfruit! Have a great weekend too! 🙂
We should make this for lunch…!
Go for it!
Oh, I really fancy the look of that!
Thank you! He can be very creative! 🙂
Looks delicious Owen! Can’t wait to try it!
It’s yummy! 🙂
This is a fun recipe! Perfect to make for football playoff games/parties!
That’s a great idea! Thanks WHRD! ??⚽️?
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This. looks. amazing. Definitely want to make this! 😀
It’s a tasty bite! ? Thanks Anna!
Sounds a.m.a.z.i.n.g.!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you so much! ?
Please send a dozen of these to my place ASAP 🙂
Lol, my husband will be so proud!
Yummm!
Thanks Freda! 🙂
Great that your hubby gets creative in the kitchen…Hmmmm the up and coming chef? Really these sound like something we would enjoy. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Lynne! It’s more of a weekend gig, but it’s a nice reprieve!
Bravo, Sadie’s hubby! Impressive! Looks wonderful!
Thanks Lana:) I’ll pass that along!
This sounds and looks yummy! My son loves this kind of food so we will try it!
I enjoy it too, but I must say I think it is a guy thing! 😉
My son has been trying to make something like this and used beef as well! haha
Ooh! Yum! I bet Owen would like that too!
yes he loves experimenting with different tastes and asked his sister to try this one since he is gone all day at work. I thought it was good!
‘Can’t wait to make these for my husband too – he loves jalapeños!
That’s great! Thanks Leila! If you get a chance let me know what you both think!
The is genuis….I love it!
? Thank you!