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Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Crescent Bites


  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (1 crescent bite per serving) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Buttery, golden crescent rolls are filled with a tangy, creamy blend of cream cheese, sweet pepper jelly, and fresh chives making these little bites perfect for parties, potlucks, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing snack. Quick to prep and packed with flavor, they strike the perfect balance between savory and sweet.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pepper jelly, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
  4. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll up the dough from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
  6. Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  1. Swap pepper jelly for hot pepper jelly for a spicy kick.
  2. Add crumbled bacon to the filling for an extra savory layer.
  3. These are best served warm, but can also be reheated gently in the oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crescent bite
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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