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Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

Delicious and spooky treats made with jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, cheddar, and crescent roll dough, perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 8-10 pieces Jalapeno peppers Medium-sized, scoop out the seeds for less heat.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Regular or whipped for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Or pepper jack for a kick.
For the dough
  • 1 tube Crescent roll dough Use roll dough that pops out of the tube.
Decoration
  • as needed pieces Edible candy eyes Can substitute with mini chocolate chips or olives.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the jalapenos in half and scoop out the seeds carefully.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
  4. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
Wrapping and Baking
  1. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut it into long thin strips using a pizza cutter.
  2. Wrap the filled jalapeno halves with the strips of dough, leaving gaps for eyes.
  3. Place the wrapped jalapenos on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Finishing Touches
  1. Let the poppers cool for about 5 minutes, then add the candy eyes.

Notes

These can be made ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking. To reheat, warm in the oven for 6 minutes at 350°F. Avoid freezing to retain texture.