Mummy Jalapeño Cheese Poppers (Print)

Jalapeños filled with cheese and wrapped in dough, decorated for a playful Halloween appetizer.

# Components:

→ Jalapeños

01 - 12 medium jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

→ Filling

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wrapping

09 - 1 sheet refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry, cut into thin strips

→ Decoration

10 - 24 small edible candy eyes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Fill each jalapeño pepper half with the cheese mixture, smoothing tops with a spoon or small spatula.
04 - Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with 2–3 strips of dough, leaving gaps to resemble mummy bandages. Press ends gently to secure.
05 - Transfer wrapped jalapeños to prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until dough is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
07 - Cool poppers for 5 minutes. Press two candy eyes onto each to create the mummy face.
08 - Serve warm on a platter.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Perfect for Halloween parties and kids love the spooky presentation
  • Uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand
  • Ready to serve from start to finish in under an hour
  • Vegetarian friendly and easy to modify for different tastes
02 -
  • Great way to use up leftover crescent dough and cheddar cheese
  • Works for vegetarians and can be made gluten free with alternate wraps
  • Can easily double or triple for large parties
03 -
  • Always wear gloves when prepping jalapeños if your skin is sensitive
  • Make sure to slice dough strips thin for the best "mummy" effect and crisp texture
  • Let poppers cool just a few minutes before adding eyes so the heat helps set them in place

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