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    Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups

    Published: Dec 9, 2021 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Jere Cassidy · This post may contain affiliate links. · 25 Comments

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    These Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups are a favorite bite-size tortilla pinwheel filled with everything we love in a classic popper; creamy cheese, fresh jalapenos, and crispy bacon. You can make these roll-ups for a quick snack or a tasty party appetizer.

    Silver tray of jalpeno popper roll-ups
    Baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

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    Add a little spice to your party platter with these amazing and easy-to-make cheesy popper pinwheels. Don't just limit yourself to making these for game day, set out a big platter for all your parties, make for snacks, and for us, we like to make these roll-ups for a light lunch paired with a salad.

    Jump to:
    • 💚Why you will love these popper roll-ups
    • More pinwheel recipes
    • 📜Ingredients
    • Tips for cutting jalapenos
    • 🔪Let's make some popper rolls
    • Variations and shortcuts
    • FAQ's
    • More appetizer recipes
    • Recipe

    💚Why you will love these popper roll-ups

    • We all love the classic poppers but they can be time-consuming with all the cutting, stuffing, and wrapping each one. This recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
    • You can premake the popper rolls days in advance and then just bake and cut them any time.
    • Because these are made with tortillas there is no dough that will go stale and they are delicious hot or cold.
    • This recipe can easily be doubled.

    More pinwheel recipes

    Not only are these appetizers easy and delicious so are these favorite recipes for Pear, Pistachio, and Cheese Pinwheels and Apricot and Parmesan Puff Pastry Pinwheels.

    For something on the sweet side make these simple to make Jam Pinwheels made from pie dough. They are a long-time family favorite and a great way to use pie dough scrapes.

    📜Ingredients

    Tortillas, cheese, jalapenos, chili powder, oil, bacon.
    Cheesy and spicy ingredients

    Tips for cutting jalapenos

    • These cute little green peppers have some amazing powers to burn the heck out of your fingers. The oils in each pepper are always different and some jalapenos are super spicy and others not so much, but you never know what you are going to get.
    • The vendor at our farmer's market told me if the jalapeno has thin brown veins in it that means that will be a hot pepper. And I have found that to be true in most cases.
    • If you can, wear gloves when working with the jalapeno, otherwise, wash your hands immediately after cutting the pepper.
    • Most of the spice is in the seeds and the membrane. I prefer to cut the membrane out, but many times I will keep some of these seeds if I really want some spice. But, let me tell you, you may end up with a surprisingly hot dish.

    🔪Let's make some popper rolls

    Step 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Step 2. Slice the bacon into ¼" slices, add the bacon to a cold skillet, and cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the bacon is crispy and brown. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

    Cutting and frying bacon.
    How to fry bacon

    Step 3. Prepare the jalapenos by cutting off the stem, then cutting them open to remove the membrane and the seeds. Next cut the jalapeno into long slices and then dice the slices.

    Cut jalapeno peppers.
    Cutting jalapenos

    Step 4. Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and add cumin and chili powder, then with a heavy knife, spread each tortilla with two heaping tablespoons of cheese mixture.

    Step 5. Sprinkle the tortillas with ½ cup of cheddar cheese.

    Step 6. Sprinkle the bacon crumbles and jalapenos on top.

    Steps to make tortilla rolls with cream cheese.
    Steps to fill a tortilla roll

    Step 7. Roll up each tortilla into a tight roll and place seam side down on the baking sheet.

    Step 8. In a small bowl add the oil, cumin, and chile powder. Brush this oil over the top and sides of the rolls.

    Rolled tortilla rolls and brushing with oil.
    Unbaked jalapeno tortilla rolls

    Step 9. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas turn a light brown. You may need to cover with foil if the rolls are getting too brown. Let cool for 5 minutes then place the rolls on a cutting board and cut with a serrated knife into ½" - ¾" slices. Serve warm or cold.

    Slice these rolls and arrange on a platter, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm or cold for a favorite spicy appetizer.

    Sliced and baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels.
    Cheesy Baked Poppers Rolls

    Variations and shortcuts

    Yes, you can always change things up to your liking, here are some ideas.

    Cheese - instead of cheddar cheese try pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or even combine cheeses.

    Jalapenos - you can use canned pickled jalapenos instead of fresh ones. You will get a different taste and they won't be as spicy.

    Bacon - use prepackaged bacon bits to make this recipe even easier and faster.

    FAQ's

    Can you freeze these rolls?

    You can freeze the unbaked rolls. Just wrap the whole roll in parchment or wax paper, then wrap in foil. Freeze for up to three months. Unwrap to let thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before baking.

    Can I make these roll-ups with corn tortillas?

    For this recipe, flour tortillas are best to use, they won't tear or crack when rolled.

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    Jalapeno Popper rolls.
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    Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll Ups

    These Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups are a fuss-free way to enjoy our favorite poppers. Filled with crispy bacon, fresh jalapenos, and lots of cheese, these tasty tortilla pinwheels are perfect for snacks, served with a salad, and welcomed at parties.
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    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Servings 6
    Calories 254kcal
    Author Jere' Cassidy

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    Equipment

    • Baking sheets
    • cutting board
    • 10 inch Chefs knife
    • 10 inch cast iron skillet
    • Pastry Brush
    • Serrated Knife

    Ingredients

    Tortilla Rolls

    • 4 flour tortillas 10 inch
    • 2 4" long Jalapenos
    • 7 slices Bacon or ½ cup
    • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon Chili powder
    • Cilantro optional

    Spiced Oil

    • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon Cumin
    • ⅛ teaspooon Chili powder

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 400° F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment papers or a silicon mat.
    • Stack the slices of bacon on a cutting board and with a large knife cut the bacon into ¼" slices.
      Tip - Freeze the bacon before cutting it into slices to make this process easier.
    • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon. As the bacon cooks stir to break up the slices and let cook until brown and crispy. Move the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the grease.
    • Prepare the jalapenos by cutting off the stem then cutting it in half longwise. With a paring knife cut out the seeds and membrane.
      Cut the jalapeno into long strips, stack the strips together then cut into small dice.
    • Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and add ¼ teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder and stir to combine.
    • For each tortilla, place them on a flat surface and spread with 2 heaping tablespoons of cream cheese. Top with ½ cup of cheddar cheese then sprinkle with the cooked bacon, and jalapenos to a ½" from the edge of the tortilla.
    • Roll the tortillas tightly to make one long roll and place them on the baking sheet seam side down.

    Chili Oil

    • In a small bowl add the olive oil, cumin, and chili powder.

    Baking and serving instructions

    • With a pastry brush, brush each roll with the oil. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the outside has turned light brown.
      You may need to cover the roll with aluminum foil that last five minutes of baking if they are getting too brown.
    • Remove the rolls from the oven to a cutting board. Let cool for five minutes then cut the rolls using a serrated knife into ½" to ¾" slices and place on a serving platter. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
    • These rolls can be served hot, warm, or cold. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    Notes

    This recipe is easy to change up to your liking.
    • You can add more bacon or leave it out for a vegetarian popper.
    • Change up the cheeses if you like.
    • You can use pickled jalapenos instead of fresh ones. 
    Make sure to the let rolls sit before cutting to let the cheese firm up a bit.  Using a serrated knife make these rolls easier to cut as they are still a bit soft.
     
     
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 6 | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Jere'              

    From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.

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    Comments

    1. Daniel HY Ng

      March 15, 2022 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      My wife used to make this when she goes back Malaysia with her sisters. This recipe brings back those memories.

      Reply
    2. Jean

      March 14, 2022 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      having this as appetizers where so good and a nice break from having the regular Jalapenos on wraps.

      Reply
    3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      March 14, 2022 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great twist on one of our favourite appetizers. I'm totally obsessed with tortillas that I am drooling over these!

      Reply
    4. Joanna

      March 14, 2022 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      These sound so yummy! And cute and presentable, a perfect party finger food! Thank you for the reminder about jalapeno cutting. I had a few accidents when doing anything with these little devils and then sticking my finger up my eye or nose. Painful!

      Reply
    5. Cayla

      March 14, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love all things jalapeño popper! I haven’t had this twist on the classic popper yet, but I can’t wait to try!!

      Reply
    6. Jenn

      March 14, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      What a great twist on yummy jalapeño poppers! This looks so tasty, can't wait to try it for my next appetizer.

      Reply
    7. Jacqueline Debono

      January 27, 2022 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      Used to be I couldn't find fresh jalapenos here in Italy but now my local supermarket stocks them regularly and I buy them when I make chili con carne. Next time I'll try these poppers too. They looks so good!

      Reply
    8. Deborah

      January 26, 2022 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      These baked jalapeno popper roll-ups look so yummy. I'm one of those people who require gloves when working with jalapeno, so I'll be sure to use them when I try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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