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Jalapeno Popper Mummies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 250
A fun and cheesy appetizer featuring jalapenos wrapped in crescent roll dough, decorated as mummies with candy eyeballs.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 12 oz Pillsbury crescent rolls

Cheese mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 8 oz Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 10 pieces jalapenos (sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed)

Egg wash

  • 1 egg egg (lightly beaten with 1 Tbsp water)
  • 1 Tbsp water

Decorative eyes

  • 40 small candy eyeballs (or sliced olives) small candy eyeballs (or sliced olives)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a tray with foil and spray lightly.
  • Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and set aside.
  • Mix cream cheese, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Fill jalapenos with cheese.
  • Unroll crescent dough, form into 4 rectangles, and cut into 10 strips each. Wrap dough around cheese-stuffed jalapenos, leaving space for eyes. Brush with egg wash.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until golden. Attach candy eyeballs immediately after baking.

Notes

Ensure to leave space for the eyes when wrapping with dough for best decoration.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Appetizer, Cheese, Jalapeno