Jalapeno Popper Rolls (2024)

Jalapeno Popper Rolls are buttery rolls that are filled and rolled with a cheesy bacon filling that gives you all the flavors of a jalapeno popper in a savory roll! Try my Jalapeno Popper Pull-Apart Bread for another rich and comforting appetizer.

Jalapeno Popper Rolls

Jalapeno Popper Rolls give you all the flavors of my Bacon Jalapeno Poppers appetizer all rolled up in soft, buttery bread. The cheesy bacon filling is given just the right amount of kick with the jalapeno peppers. If you are looking for a similar savory bread without the jalapenos or bacon, be sure to try my Garlic Cream Cheese Rolls.

How to Make the Dough

The base for these rolls is one of the easiest doughs to work in part due to the ingredients and in part due to the process. To make this dough, whisk together the milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let that sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes. The mixture will get a little foamy. Add in eggs and whisk until the mixture is smooth.

Next, move to your stand mixer. Make sure it is fitted with a dough hook. In the bowl, combine the remaining sugar, flour, and salt. Add the milk mixture and turn the mixer on low. Slowly add in the pieces of butter, blending well between additions.

Once everything is combined, turn the mixer to medium for 1 minute and then switch to medium-high to knead until the dough is soft (about 5 minutes). You can always add more flour (about a tablespoon at a time) if the dough is not coming together. On the other hand, you can always add more water if the dough is too dry.

Rise and Prepare the Dough

Transfer the dough to a medium-sized buttered dish. Flip the dough over to coat the other side with the butter. Cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour). Give the dough a good punch and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll out a 10×15 rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick.

How to Make Jalapeno Popper Rolls

Once your dough is rolled out the rest is easy! Just combine the cream cheese, bacon, onion, jalapeno, chives, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough and add the shredded cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Tightly roll the dough into a log using the bottom long edge as a starting point.

Using a very sharp knife, cut the rolls into 12 equal pieces. Place each roll into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Put the pan in a warm, dry place and let them rise again (about 1 hour), and then pop them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. You are going for a golden-brown crust. Remove them from the oven and let them sit on the counter for about 5 minutes while you prepare the butter topping.

How to Make the Butter Topping

These buttery rolls are made even more buttery and garlicky with the flavorful topping. To make the topping, combine the melted butter with the garlic, chives, and salt in a small bowl. Brush that over the warm rolls. Serve warm. Store any leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator. Heat them up in the microwave when ready to enjoy.