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    October 21, 2021 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

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    These mummy jalapeno poppers are cheese, peppers, garlic, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection. The ultimate Halloween appetizer! Although these are so delicious and easy to make, I recommend making them year-round.

    If you love fun holiday treats, these mummy cookies are another great option!

    mummy jalapeno poppers on parchment paper.

    Why I Love These Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

    • They’re a bit sweet and a tad bit spicy the perfect combo!
    • These are so delicious that both adults and kids will love them. The kids can also help make these.
    • Perfect for potlucks, holiday parties, and trick or treaters.

    Ingredient Notes

    Crescent Dough – I used a can of store-bought refrigerated original crescent dough.

    Cream Cheese – Make sure it’s softened at room temperature.

    Jalapeno Peppers – Discard the ribs and seeds, if serving to kids. If you want them extra spicy, don’t remove the ribs or seeds.

    ingredients for mummy jalapeno poppers. cheese, dough, jalapenos, egg, garlic, onions, and candy eyes.

    How To Make

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, garlic, cheddar cheese, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Slice the jalapenos lengthwise and discard the seeds and ribs.
    4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the jalapenos.
    5. Roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently pinch the perforated seam. Slice the dough into thin strips.
    6. Wrap 1 strip around the jalapeno, making sure to leave space for the candy eyes.
    7. To make the egg wash, whisk 1 egg and 1 tbsp of water. Brush the mummy jalapeno poppers with the egg wash.
    8. Bake for 12 minutes and place 2 candy eyes on each jalapeno popper. Enjoy!
    4 photo collage showing step by step how to make mummy jalapeno poppers.

    Top Tips

    • Place the candy eyes on the mummy jalapeno poppers the second they come out of the oven. The hot cheese will help the eyes stick.
    • These are vegetarian, but feel free to add cooked chorizo or crispy bacon to the cream cheese mixture.
    • You can also finely dice jalapenos and add them to the filling mixture.
    • Don’t overstuff the jalapenos otherwise the filling will ooze out.
    seven mummy jalapeno poppers on a white plate with 2 fake spiders.

    Do I Serve These Warm Or Cold?

    I recommend letting them cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Definitely serve them warm.

    Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. And consider following me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    mummy jalapeno poppers on parchment paper.

    Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

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    Course: Appetizer
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 37 minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These mummy jalapeno poppers are cheese, peppers, garlic, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection.

    Ingredients

    • 10 large jalapenos
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 2 scallions
    • 1 can crescent dough
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp water
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 40 candy eyes

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
    • In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, garlic, cheddar cheese, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper. 
    • Slice the jalapenos lengthwise and discard the seeds and ribs. 
    • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the jalapenos. 
    • Roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently pinch the perforated seam. Slice the dough into thin strips. 
    • Wrap 1 strip around the jalapeno, making sure to leave space for the candy eyes. 
    • To make the egg wash, whisk 1 egg and 1 tbsp of water. Brush the mummy jalapeno poppers with the egg wash. 
    • Bake for 12 minutes and place 2 candy eyes on each jalapeno popper. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Place the candy eyes on the mummy jalapeno poppers the second they come out of the oven. The hot cheese will help the eyes stick.
    • These are vegetarian, but feel free to add cooked chorizo or crispy bacon to the cream cheese mixture.
    • You can also finely dice jalapenos and add them to the filling mixture.
    • Don’t overstuff the jalapenos otherwise the filling will ooze out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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