Description
Jalapeño Popper Mummies are a spooky and scrumptious twist on the classic jalapeño poppers, perfect for Halloween parties or game nights. These delightful bites feature fresh jalapeños stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture, wrapped in flaky puff pastry, and baked to golden perfection. With each crispy bite, you’ll experience a burst of cheesy flavor combined with just the right amount of heat. Serve these crowd-pleasers warm with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable snack that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 fresh jalapeños (halved and seeds removed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth. Stir in diced jalapeños.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick, then cut into strips approximately 1 inch wide.
- Place a teaspoon of the jalapeño mixture at one end of each strip and roll tightly to form mummies.
- Use leftover cream cheese or bits of black olives as eyes before sealing the mummy.
- Brush each mummy with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mummies (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For an extra kick, substitute cheddar with pepper jack cheese. Add cooked bacon bits for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven for optimum crispiness.