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Kid-Friendly Mummy Jalapeno Poppers: Easy Budget Game Day Snack

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These mummy jalapeno poppers are a fun, budget-friendly game day snack that even spice-haters will love. Cream cheese and cheddar mellow the heat, while crescent roll dough wraps them up like little mummies.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 medium fresh jalapenos
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Candy eyes (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Let cream cheese soften.
  2. Wash and dry jalapenos. Cut each in half lengthwise. Scrape out white membranes and seeds thoroughly.
  3. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fill each jalapeno half with about a rounded teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
  5. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 4–5 thin strips (about 1/2 inch wide).
  6. Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with dough strips, starting at one end and leaving a small gap near the top for the ‘face.’ Press ends to seal.
  7. Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush a thin layer of egg wash over all dough strips.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until dough is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Optionally, broil for 1–2 minutes for extra color.
  9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Press candy eyes onto exposed cream cheese at the top of each mummy.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping.

Notes

For less heat, remove all white membranes and seeds. Keep dough cold for easier handling. Space poppers at least 1 inch apart on baking sheet. For extra crispiness, bake on middle rack. Can prep stuffed jalapenos (without dough) up to 24 hours ahead.

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