Mummy Jalapeño Cheese Poppers (Print Version)

Jalapeño halves filled with cheese, wrapped in crisp dough, and finished with edible eyes for a festive bite.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 large fresh jalapeño peppers

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wrapping

08 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough sheet

→ Decoration

09 - 24 small edible candy eyes or sliced black olives

→ Optional

10 - Cooking spray or melted butter for brushing

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes with care. Use gloves if preferred.
03 - Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend until fully incorporated.
04 - Fill each jalapeño half with the prepared cheese mixture.
05 - Unroll the crescent dough and cut into strips about 1/4 inch wide.
06 - Wrap dough strips around each stuffed jalapeño half, leaving bands of cheese exposed to resemble a mummy.
07 - Arrange the jalapeños on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with melted butter or spray with cooking spray if desired.
08 - Bake in the oven for 16 to 18 minutes until the dough is golden brown and crisp.
09 - Remove poppers from the oven. While warm, press two candy eyes or sliced olives onto the surface of each for decoration.
10 - Present warm alongside your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive look makes these a party favorite
  • Ready in under 40 minutes with simple steps
  • Customize the filling or heat to suit your crowd
02 -
  • Vegetarian option if you use vegetarian cheeses and ensure the dough is egg free
  • Perfect for making ahead and reheating right before serving
  • Easily adjust for more or less heat by removing or leaving the jalapeño seeds
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese blends more smoothly and fills peppers neatly
  • Use a small spoon or butter knife to stuff the filling evenly
  • If using olives for eyes let the poppers cool a few minutes so the slices hold their shape

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