Baked Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

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

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A plate of baked mummy jalapeno poppers with a Halloween wine glass
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 jalapeno poppers
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Ingredients to make baked mummy jalapeno poppers

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  2. Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a bowl and season filling with salt and pepper. Spoon filling into jalapeno halves.

    A plate of halved jalapeños filled with cream cheese-cheddar cheese mixture

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  3. 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.

    A plate of halved, stuffed jalapeños wrapped in strips of crescent dough

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  4. 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.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until dough is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with baked dough-wrapped stuffed jalapenos

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  6. Remove from baking sheet and stick candy eyeballs in melted cheese.

    A plate of baked mummy jalapeno poppers with a Halloween wine glass

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Cook's Note:

If you like, you can also deep-fry them but I prefer them baked.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
12g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.