Spicy Jalapeño Cottage Cheese Rolls
Spicy Jalapeño Cottage Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, small curd
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 jalapeños, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Gradually add the milk, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Aim for a rectangle about 10x14 inches.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, minced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one of the long edges.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 to 16 equal-sized rolls, each about 1-inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place the cut rolls, cut-side up, onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
In a small bowl, whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, place a thin slice of jalapeño on top of each roll for extra spice and garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The exact time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 12
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. These rolls are best served warm.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Jalapeño Cottage Cheese Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, small curd
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 jalapeños, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Gradually add the milk, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Aim for a rectangle about 10x14 inches.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, minced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one of the long edges.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 to 16 equal-sized rolls, each about 1-inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place the cut rolls, cut-side up, onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
In a small bowl, whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, place a thin slice of jalapeño on top of each roll for extra spice and garnish.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The exact time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 12
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. These rolls are best served warm.
⏱️ 5 min