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Mummy Jalapeño Poppers

Mummy Jalapeño Poppers served on wooden tray with Halloween decoration

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Spicy, cheesy, and wrapped in flaky crescent dough to look like little mummies, these poppers are a fun and spooky Halloween appetizer tradition.

Ingredients

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  • 68 medium-sized fresh jalapeños
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1216 candy eyes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the jalapeños: Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. Mix the filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and a pinch of garlic powder or paprika until smooth.
  4. Fill the jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
  5. Wrap with dough: Cut crescent dough into thin ¼-inch strips and wrap 2–3 strips around each jalapeño to look like mummy bandages. Leave space for eyes.
  6. Bake: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Add eyes: Let cool slightly, then add candy eyes or two dots of sour cream topped with peppercorns or olive slices.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. For a milder option, substitute with mini sweet peppers. These poppers can also be air fried at 350°F for 7–9 minutes.

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