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So, I haven’t mentioned our little (big) move to Nebraska lately, have I?
What? Only every other day? Well. It’s still a big deal in my mind, k?
Anyway, good news! My mama and daddy are coming for a visit! They’ll be here all weekend and I’m so excited to see them.
I bought all new bath towels and sheets for their arrival. I mean, I’m sorry, but you don’t use shredded bath towels that have been washed 8,000 times when you have house guests, even if the guests are your parents. I probably won’t go so far as to clean the bathtub for them though. That’s the worst job ever. I’m better at buying shiny new things than I am at cleaning old, dirty things.
So, anyway, enough about that. Let’s talk about these little ball o’ goodness, shall we?
I am absolutely obsessed with refrigerated crescent roll dough. It’s such a good base for pretty much anything. I usually roll everything up in the dough and cut them into pinwheels, but this time I wanted to do something a little more fun. I wrapped everything up in a neat little package that just explodes in your mouth.
These are full of bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeno for a nice little kick. We had these for lunch along with a salad, but they’d make a fun snack too. They’re a little big for an appetizer, but you could certainly make a mini version! You’ll love how easy these are to throw together.
Whatever your plans are for this weekend, I hope they include copious amounts of bacon, cheese, and crescent roll dough.
Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Bombs
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll sheet
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4 slices bacon fried crispy and diced
- 3 tablespoons diced jalapenos I used the "tame" kind from a jar, adjust for your preference
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the crescent roll sheet on a clean work surface. (Pinch the seams together if you have the regular dough for making rolls instead of the single sheet.) Slice the dough in half lengthwise and then cut each half into fourths to make 8 even pieces of dough.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Place a heaping spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square of dough. Fold up the corners of the dough and press the seams together to seal.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until the crescent dough is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Georgia Dozier says
I am looking for the same recipes that are on Facebook using the name listed, but cannot find them on your website.
Karly says
Hi Georgia! What recipe are you looking for? Every post I share on Facebook has a direct link to it, so you should just be able to click that and go straight to the post.
Lydia says
I have been making a version of these for years i use bacon and celery and onions cooked and wrapped in the crescents my family wont have a holiday without these and i always make them myself 🙂 i make close to 100 just for 10-12 people and they are gone within 30 minutes
Karly says
Those sound delicious!!
Eileen says
Since you make so many, how far in advance do you make them. I want to make them for a party.
Michelle M says
These are delicious and so much easier than deep frying poppers. They were a huge hit in my house. I used an egg wash which made them shiny and golden.
Karly says
Yum! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Alisha Angelette says
Made this tonight and were absolutely uh-mazing!!! Can’t go wrong with bacon cheese and cream cheese though. They are perfect for an appetizer or for a side. I was able to make 8. And easiest thing to make. I cooked my bacon in the over and just stirred the ingredients together. Something kids could help out with.
Wowguy says
Nice way to use bacon
Michelle in Kentucky says
Welcome to Nebraska. I was born there (Wayne) and a lot of my family still lives there. All around the Omaha area. It always loved it and enjoy the time when I go back to visit. Thanks for the idea for the bacon cheddar bombs. I’ll try them this week!
Karly says
@Michelle in Kentucky,
Thanks! 🙂 We’re closer to Grand Island, but have been enjoyed the state so far.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This pretty much is the bomb Karly. Hope you had fun with your parents!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
LOVE how versatile crescent roll dough is, Karly! This is such a creative way to bake it. Seriously, what’s not to love?? Hope you had a great visit with your parents!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
I like to make bagel bombs from The Momofuku Milk Bar Cookbook but sometimes I cannot be bothered to make homemade dough- and this is a perfect solution!! Love it! New towels are the best!!!!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
These look so good!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I am new to following your blog—-2 or 3 wks. So No I didn’t know you had
just moved to Nebraska. I have moved out of state a couple of times and that is BIG. I love these because they are different and easy. It’s that simple. I have just decided that I need to have a cheat sheet of quick appetizers like this on my fridge. My mind goes blank, when I have unexpected guests. Wow, I will surprise everyone. I love it.