Mummy Jalapeno Poppers (Printable)
Spooky stuffed jalapeños wrapped in crispy dough strips with googly eyes for Halloween parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Peppers & Filling
01 - 8 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
07 - Pinch of salt & black pepper
→ Wrapping & Decoration
08 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
09 - 32 small candy eyes or sliced black olives
10 - 1 egg, beaten
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
03 - Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, smoothing the top.
04 - Unroll the crescent dough and cut into thin strips about 1/4-inch wide.
05 - Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with dough strips, leaving a small gap near the top for the eyes.
06 - Place poppers on the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with beaten egg.
07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until dough is golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Cool slightly, then press two candy eyes or olive bits into each popper where you left space for the face. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Spooky presentation that still tastes incredible, not just cute
- The cream cheese filling tames the heat perfectly so everyone can enjoy
02 -
- Soaking seeded jalapeños in cold water for 30 minutes significantly reduces the heat level
- Work quickly with the crescent dough once it is unrolled to keep it from getting too warm and difficult to handle
03 -
- Mini sweet peppers work beautifully if you want a completely mild version kids will love
- Leave slightly larger gaps for the eyes if your dough strips puff more than expected during baking