Jalapeño Popper Crescent Bites

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated crescent dough
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and diced
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, diced
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside.
2. Remove crescent roll dough from package but do not unroll. Cut roll of dough into 12 equal slices.
3. Place slices roughly 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Press each slice into a shallow bowl about 2” in diameter, making sure to keep a ridge around the outer edge to hold the filling.
4. Combine cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
5. Divide the mixture between the 12 slices of dough - about 1 heaping teaspoon each. Press and spread the mixture onto the dough and up to the outer edge. Optional: Place 1 small pickled jalapeno slice on the top of each piece.
6. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until golden brown, and serve warm.