Print

Spooky Mummy Jalapeno Popper Bites: Easy Halloween Appetizer

mummy jalapeno popper bites - featured image
Print Recipe

These Spooky Mummy Jalapeno Popper Bites are a fun and delicious Halloween appetizer featuring creamy, spicy jalapeno halves wrapped in flaky crescent dough, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, they’re quick, easy, and irresistibly addictive.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8–10 medium fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wear gloves. Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to remove seeds and membranes.
  3. Place jalapeno halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes to soften. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  5. Flip jalapeno halves cut-side up. Fill each half with the cream cheese mixture, mounding slightly.
  6. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3-4 thin strips.
  7. Wrap each filled jalapeno half with dough strips, leaving a small gap for ‘eyes’. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until dough is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes. Add ‘eyes’ using tiny dots of mustard, black olive pieces, or sriracha. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Pre-baking the jalapenos removes raw crunch and prevents sogginess. Wear gloves when handling jalapenos. For milder poppers, remove all seeds and membranes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent dough. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar.

Nutrition

Keywords: Halloween appetizer, jalapeno popper, mummy bites, crescent roll, spicy, party food, easy appetizer

Find it online: https://lucastable.com/spooky-mummy-jalapeno-popper-bites-easy-halloween-appetizer/