1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until it’s uniformly brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to paper towels to drain, and then chop it into smaller pieces.

3. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and roll out each sheet of puff pastry until the creases are smoothed out.

4. Layer the Filling: Lay one sheet of puff pastry on the prepared baking tray. Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the pastry, then sprinkle with 2/3 of the shredded cheddar, followed by half of the chopped bacon and half of the jalapeños.

5. Assemble and Cut: Place the second pastry sheet on top, ensuring the edges are aligned. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the layered pastry in half lengthwise, then cut it into 1.5-inch strips crosswise.

6. Twist and Top: Using a pastry brush, apply beaten egg to the surface of the pastry. Twist each strip and add more egg wash to the twists as needed. Arrange the twisted strips on the baking sheet, and top them with the remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeños.

7. Bake and Serve: Bake the Jalapeno Popper Twists in the preheated oven until they’re puffy and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.