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Mummy Jalapeño Poppers

Cheesy Mummy Jalapeño Poppers That Everyone Will Love

Mummy Jalapeño Poppers are playful and cheesy appetizers that are perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Poppers
  • 12 pieces Jalapeños Adjust heat by removing seeds
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese Can substitute with cheddar
  • 1 pkg Crescent Dough Flaky wrap; puff pastry can be used
For Decoration
  • 12 pieces Candy Eyeballs Optional for decoration
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional; can use paprika or cayenne for heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and pepper jack cheese until smooth, adding seasonings if desired.
  4. Scoop the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half.
  5. Unroll the crescent dough, cut into strips, and wrap them around each jalapeño.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Decorate with candy eyeballs after cooling for a couple of minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mummy Jalapeño Poppers are best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.

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