Mummy Jalapeno Poppers (Printable View)

Creamy cheesy jalapeños wrapped in crispy golden crescent dough bandages, topped with candy eyes for a spooky Halloween treat.

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01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

03 - Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, smoothing the top.

04 - Unroll the crescent dough. Cut into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.

05 - Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with dough strips, leaving a gap for the eyes near the top.

06 - Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown and dough is cooked through.

07 - Cool slightly, then add two candy eyes or olive bits to each popper where you left space for the face. Serve warm.

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The combination of spicy jalapeño and cool creamy filling creates the most addictive flavor balance
They look impressive but come together in under 40 minutes with minimal prep work

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Remove the white membrane inside the jalapeños along with the seeds for the mildest flavor
Work quickly with the crescent dough once its unrolled or it becomes sticky and hard to handle

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Cooked bacon bits mixed into the cheese filling take these to a whole new level of delicious
If your candy eyes keep falling off, attach them with a tiny dab of cream cheese before serving