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Spooky Jalapeño Popper Mummies

Spooky Jalapeño Popper Mummies for a Fun Halloween Treat

Spooky Jalapeño Popper Mummies are a fun and delicious Halloween appetizer that combines flaky dough with a zesty filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 mummies
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Jack Cheese Can substitute with cheddar or mozzarella if desired.
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onion Can also use chives for a less intense taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
Mummies
  • 12 pcs Jalapeño Peppers or Mini Bell Peppers Swap with mini bell peppers for a milder version.
  • 1 can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls or Puff Pastry Puff pastry may yield a flakier, buttery finish.
  • 1 pcs Egg Can substitute with milk or dairy-free alternatives.
Decoration
  • 10 pcs Black Olives Used for decoration as spooky eyes on the mummies; alternatively, candy eyes can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Pastry Brush
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice black olives into small pieces for the mummies' eyes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, jack cheese, chopped green onion, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise, removing the seeds. Fill the halves with the cheese mixture.
  5. Unroll the dough and slice into thin strips for wrapping.
  6. Wrap each filled jalapeño half with dough strips, leaving space for olive eyes.
  7. Brush the wrapped mummies with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake on a lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mummyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. You can customize by substituting different cheeses or peppers. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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