Mummy Jalapeno Poppers (Printer-friendly)

Creamy cheesy jalapeños wrapped in golden dough bandages for a spooky Halloween treat.

# What You’ll Need:

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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 beaten egg.

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.

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These disappear faster than ghosts at dawn, even from people who swear they hate spicy food
The dough wraps turn outrageously crispy while the cheese filling stays molten and creamy
Kids go absolutely wild for the silly faces, making them the perfect gateway to trying jalapeños

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Wear gloves while handling jalapeños and wash your hands thoroughly afterward to avoid transferring capsaicin to your eyes or face
Leaving the dough strips slightly irregular and messy makes them look more authentic and charmingly mummy like
The candy eyes can slide off if the peppers are too hot when you apply them, so that brief cooling period is essential

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Crispy cooked bacon bits folded into the cheese filling add a smoky, salty dimension that makes these utterly irresistible
Work quickly with the crescent dough once it is out of the package, keeping the unused portions refrigerated until you need them