Baked Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

These baked Halloween jalapeno popper mummies are easy to make and taste delicious.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 12 people

Calories 3043.5 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking Sheet
1 Parchment Paper
2 Mixing Bowls For cheese filling, and egg/flour dredge
1 Pizza Cutter or Small Knife For cutting crescent dough strips
1 Spoon For filling jalapenos and mixing

Ingredients

Main

5 ounces cream cheese softened
3 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 large fresh jalapeno peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
1 10 ounce can refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon milk or as needed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
24 candy eyeballs

Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Allrecipes/Qi Ai
Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a bowl and season filling with salt and pepper. Spoon filling into jalapeno halves. Allrecipes/Qi Ai
Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into thin strips using a pizza cutter or a small knife. Wrap stuffed jalapenos with dough strips, leaving a small space unwrapped where the eyes will go. Allrecipes/Qi Ai
Combine egg and milk in a bowl. Add flour to another bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dip stuffed jalapenos first in the egg mixture, then roll in the flour. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Allrecipes/Qi Ai
Bake in the preheated oven until dough is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Allrecipes/Qi Ai
Remove from baking sheet and stick candy eyeballs in melted cheese. Allrecipes/Qi Ai

Notes

For a richer flavor profile, consider blending cream cheese with a sharp cheddar and a touch of smoked gouda, along with a pinch of garlic powder for aromatic depth. When handling jalapenos, always wear gloves to prevent capsaicin burns, and ensure they are thoroughly seeded with membranes removed to control heat. Do not overfill the jalapeno halves, as the cheese will expand during baking. Cut crescent dough strips consistently thin for an authentic mummy wrap appearance. The egg wash and flour dredge are crucial for a golden, slightly crispy exterior and help the 'bandages' adhere. Insert candy eyeballs just after removing from the oven while the cheese is still soft, but the poppers have cooled slightly to prevent melting the candy. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.