Spicy Bacon Cheddar Butterflies
Crispy, cheesy, and bursting with bold flavors, Spicy Bacon Cheddar Butterflies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack. These golden puff pastry treats blend smoky bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and the fiery kick of finely chopped jalapeño for a perfect balance of savory and spicy. Drizzled with a touch of honey and seasoned with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, each bite offers layers of rich, savory-sweet indulgence. Shaped like delicate butterflies, thanks to a clever rolling technique, they not only taste incredible but look stunning on your table. Perfect for parties, game-day gatherings, or holiday spreads, these buttery pastries are baked to flaky perfection in just 18 minutes and pair beautifully with your favorite spicy dipping sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let it cool. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
Unroll the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to slightly flatten and smooth each sheet.
Brush each puff pastry sheet lightly with melted butter.
Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over both sheets, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Scatter the chopped bacon and finely chopped jalapeño over the cheese layer.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each puff pastry sheet for a touch of sweetness.
Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the toppings.
Starting from the left edge of one puff pastry sheet, roll the dough tightly toward the center. Stop when you reach the middle. Repeat the same rolling process from the right edge until the two rolls meet in the center. Press gently to seal. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry.
Wrap each rolled puff pastry in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. This will make slicing easier.
Remove the rolled pastry from the fridge and slice each roll into 1/2-inch-thick slices to create butterfly shapes.
Place the slices flat on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the butterflies are golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. These pair wonderfully with a spicy dipping sauce or enjoy them as-is!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.2 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 3151 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
