Description
These Mummy Jalapeño Peppers are spooky, cheesy appetizers perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. Stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese and cheddar, wrapped in crescent roll dough to resemble mummy bandages, and topped with candy eyes for a fun touch, they are sure to delight guests with their playful appearance and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Jalapeño Peppers
- 6 jalapeño peppers
Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Dough & Decoration
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 24 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place an oven-proof wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly spray the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Jalapeños: Cut each jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise. Carefully remove all seeds and membranes from each half to reduce heat and create space for filling.
- Make Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mash them together with a fork until you get an even, smooth blend.
- Fill Jalapeños: Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, making sure they are evenly filled but not overstuffed to avoid spilling during cooking.
- Prepare Crescent Dough Strips: Unroll the crescent roll dough and slice it into thin strips that will be used to wrap the jalapeños like mummy bandages.
- Wrap Jalapeños: Wrap dough strips around each stuffed jalapeño half, starting at the top by wrapping twice. Leave a small gap in the dough to place the candy eyes later, then continue wrapping the rest of the pepper.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the wrapped jalapeño poppers on the prepared wire rack to ensure even baking and crispiness of the dough.
- Bake: Bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough turns lightly golden brown and the cheese filling is hot and bubbly.
- Add Eyes: Immediately after removing from the oven, press two candy eyes into the exposed opening on each jalapeño to complete the mummy look.
- Serve: Serve the mummy jalapeño poppers warm as a fun and tasty appetizer for parties or festive occasions.
Notes
- Be sure to wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation from the capsaicin.
- You can adjust the number of candy eyes per jalapeño depending on your preference.
- For a milder version, use mini sweet peppers instead of jalapeños.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture as the crescent dough is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American