Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Crescent Bites
Delightful bite-sized snacks with cream cheese and pepper jelly, perfect for entertaining or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangle-shaped pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper jelly, chives, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of the mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end to the tip, encasing the filling.
- Place the rolled crescents on the baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
These bites can be prepared in advance and frozen for later use. Serve warm for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: crescent bites, snack, cream cheese, pepper jelly, appetizers
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