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Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
Cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon stuffed jalapeno poppers wrapped in crescent dough for a fun Halloween snack.
Ingredients
Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
- 10 fresh jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning
Wrap
- 1 can crescent roll dough
Decoration
- 2 black olives chopped into small pieces for eyes
Optional Finish
- Melted butter for brushing
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Cutting board
- - Small mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Sharp knife
- - Pastry brush
Method
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds and membranes for a milder heat level.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Cavender's Greek Seasoning.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fill each jalapeno half generously with the cheese mixture.
- Do not overfill.
- Open the crescent roll dough and cut into thin strips.
- Wrap the strips around each stuffed jalapeno, leaving small gaps to create a mummy bandage look.
- Place small pieces of black olive near the top to create eyes.
- Arrange the poppers on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for 14 to 18 minutes until the dough is lightly golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven.
- Brush lightly with melted butter if desired.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
• Removing the seeds and membranes helps balance the heat and lets the filling shine.
• Wrap the dough loosely so it expands during baking and keeps the mummy look visible.
• Sharp cheddar provides a stronger flavor than mild cheeses.
• Let the poppers cool slightly before serving because the filling stays very hot.
• Place the olive eyes after wrapping so they remain visible once baked.
• Smaller jalapenos make great bite sized party snacks and cook more evenly.
• A light brush of melted butter after baking gives the mummy wraps a richer golden finish.
• These can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before guests arrive.
