Spicy Mummy Jalapeño Popper Crescent Bites
These spicy mummy jalapeño popper crescent bites combine creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and flaky crescent dough for a fun and festive Halloween snack that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 medium fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded (leave some seeds for extra heat)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat preferred)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 ounces)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 beaten egg mixed with a splash of water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out seeds and membranes.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cooked bacon bits, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling generously but leaving a small border.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle into 2 or 3 strips for wrapping.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with crescent dough strips in a crisscross pattern, leaving some cheese exposed.
- Place wrapped jalapeños on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the crescent dough lightly with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until dough is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. Do not overfill jalapeños to prevent filling from spilling. Wrap crescent dough loosely to mimic mummy bandages and allow cheese to show. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Start checking baking at 15 minutes to avoid burning. Puff pastry can be used for a flakier texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in oven for best texture. Can freeze unbaked bites and bake from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño p
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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