Mummy Jalapeno Poppers (Printable)

Creamy cheesy jalapeños wrapped in crispy golden dough bandages for spooky Halloween fun.

# Ingredient List:

→ Peppers & Filling

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→ Wrapping & Decoration

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# How to Make:

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.
07 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown and dough is cooked through.
08 - Cool slightly, then add two candy eyes or olive bits to each popper where you left space for the face. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

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  • These look impressively spooky but take under 40 minutes from start to finish
  • The creamy cheese filling balances perfectly with the jalapeños heat
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  • Wear gloves while seeding jalapeños because the oils will burn your skin for hours afterward
  • Soaking the seeded peppers in cold water for 30 minutes really does reduce the heat significantly
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  • Work quickly with the crescent dough because it becomes impossible to handle once it reaches room temperature
  • Double wrap any gaps in the dough so the cheese doesn't escape and burn on your baking sheet

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