JALAPENO AND CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE BITES

Jalapeno and cranberry cream cheese bites are a sweet cranberry and cheese filling with a tiny bit of kick baked in crescent roll squares.

Jalapeno And Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Jalapeno and cranberry cream cheese bites are such a delicious and easy to make appetizer.

Everyone loves finger food at a party. That’s why I always get super excited when I find a great recipe for them like this one.

They’re perfect for socializing because you can grab one and continue enjoying the event without being stuck at he refreshments table the whole night.

I actually got this recipe by checking out the Pillsbury website for inspiration. I was cruising around the appetizer section and this recipe sounded interesting.

Family came over for a get together a few weeks ago and I decided to give this recipe a whirl.

It was an instant hit. Everyone just loved it, especially my vegetarian family members who are always grateful to find something they can enjoy at the party, too.

They were just the right combination of creamy, sweet, savory and just a little spicy.

Immediately, I thought of what a greet appetizer these would be for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I hope you give this recipe a try. I know if you do, you’ll love them just as much as my family and friends do.

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Jalapeno And Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites Variations

I like this recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Spicy- add more jalapeno for more kick or completely omit it if you’d like, too. If you choose to add them, I recommend freezing the jalapeno and grating it into the cream cheese. It gives it a really consistent flavor.
• Cream Cheese- instead of adding jalapeno try using jalapeno cream cheese or another flavor like garlic and herb to experiment.

Other Easy Finger Food Recipes

If you like super easy to make appetizer recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Loaded Tatar Tot Cups
• Cheesy Taco Cups
• Fried Honey BBQ Wings
• Crispy Chicken Tacos

Jalapeno And Cranberry Cheese Bites Ingredients

• Pillsbury Crescent Roll Sheet
• Cream Cheese, room temperature
• Jalapeno, diced small (or frozen and grated)
• Fresh Chives, chopped
• Dried Cranberries, diced small

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°

First, in a medium sized bowl, add the cream cheese, cranberries, jalapeno and chives.

Now, mix everything together until it’s evenly combined.

Then, roll out the Pillsbury Crescent Roll sheet onto a clean work surface.

Next, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut six rows by four rows, making 24 even squares.

Now, place about one tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each one.

Then, pull the opposite sides of the filling over the filling and pinch them shut.

Next, place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Now, place them in the center rack of the oven for 11-13 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown.

Finally, let them cool slightly and serve warm or room temperature. Enjoy!