JalapeƱo Popper Mummies
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Get ready to impress everyone at your Halloween party with these fun and flavorful jalapeƱo popper mummies!
Combining the spicy kick of jalapeƱos with a creamy cheese filling, these little mummies are wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked to golden brown perfection. They’re not only a delicious treat but also a spooktacular way to add some Halloween spirit to your table.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Halloween Parties: These JalapeƱo Popper Mummies are a festive and fun addition to any Halloween gathering.
- Spicy and Creamy: The combination of spicy jalapeƱo peppers and a creamy cheese filling hits all the right notes.
- Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients like crescent roll dough, cream cheese, and shredded cheese, you’ll have these mummies ready in no time.
- Kid-Friendly: The spooky look of these mummy jalapeƱo poppers will be a hit with young children, making them an excellent choice for family-friendly Halloween parties.
Ingredients for jalapeno popper mummies
- Jalapeno peppers
- Softened cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Sliced green onion
- Canned crescent rolls
- Egg
- Optional, candy eyes, for decorating
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Lined baking sheet with parchment or foil
How to make Halloween jalapeno poppers
Step 1 – Heat oven and Prepare Peppers
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment, or foil with a light spritz of nonstick spray.
Slice the jalapenos in half, lengthwise, and remove the seeds and ribs.
Step 2 – Prepare Cream Cheese
In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to smash the cream cheese to soften.
Step 3 – Season Filling
Fold in the shredded cheese, bacon, and green onion.
Step 4 – Fill the Peppers
Divide this mixture evenly between each jalapeƱo half, being careful not to overfill.
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Step 5 – Prepare the dough
Take the crescent roll sheets and stretch them out onto a cutting board. Press the seams of two triangles together to form a rectangle. You should end up with 4.
Cut each rectangle into 5 strips.
Step 6 – Wrap the JalapeƱos
Wrap the strips around the jalapenos, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 13ā15 minutes, until the crescent strips are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
For a fun look, add candy eyeballs to the mummies for decoration.
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Tips for the Best Results
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This makes it easier to blend with the other ingredients.
- Donāt Overfill: When filling the jalapeƱo halves with the cream cheese mixture, be careful not to overstuff. Overfilling can cause the cheese to ooze out during baking.
- Wrap Tightly: When wrapping the crescent dough strips around the stuffed jalapeƱos, wrap them tightly to ensure they hold their shape during baking. Use a pizza cutter for more precise strips.
- Use an Egg Wash: Brushing the crescent dough with a light egg wash before baking helps achieve a golden brown finish on your mummies.
- Decorate with Candy Eyes: For a spooky touch, add candy eyeballs to the mummies after baking. Theyāre available at most craft stores around Halloween.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cheese Options: Swap out the cheddar jack cheese for sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Add Seasoning: Enhance the cream cheese mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper for extra flavor.
- Crescent Rolls vs. Puff Pastry: If you prefer, you can use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough. Just be sure to cut it into thin strips.
- Air Fryer Option: If you want to save oven space or prefer a quicker cook time, these mummies can be made in an air fryer. Simply adjust the cooking time to 12ā15 minutes at 350Ā°F.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the bacon and replace it with diced black olives or a mix of veggies for a vegetarian version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can assemble the jalapeƱo popper mummies ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bake them just before serving.
Store any leftover mummies in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to regain their crispiness.
Absolutely! If you enjoy a higher heat level, leave some of the white ribs or seeds in the jalapeƱos or use a spicier variety of hot peppers.
These mummy jalapeƱo poppers are best served warm with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
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JalapeƱo Popper Mummies
Ingredients
- 10 jalapenos
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 4-5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3 tbsp. sliced green onion
- 8 ounce can of crescent rolls
- 1 egg
- Optional candy eyes, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment, or foil with a light spritz of non-stick spray.
- Slice the jalapenos in half, length wise, and remove the seeds and ribs.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to smash the cream cheese to soften.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, bacon, and green onion.
- divide this mixture evenly between the jalapenos, careful not to over-fill.
- Take the crescent roll sheets, and stretch out onto a cutting board. Press the seams of two triangles together to form a rectangle. You should end up with 4.
- Cut each rectangle into 5 strips.
- Wrap the strips around the jalapenos, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the crescent strips are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
- For a fun look, add candy eyeballs to the mummies for decoration.
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