Description
Elevate your Halloween festivities with these Mummy Jalapeño Poppers! Crispy baked jalapeños wrapped in flaky pastry resemble adorable mummies, delivering a delightful mix of creamy cheese and a hint of spice. Perfect for parties, these poppers will enchant your guests with their playful presentation and mouthwatering flavor, making them a must-have appetizer this spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into thin strips. Wrap the strips around each filled jalapeño to create a mummy effect.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg