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Mummy Jalapeño Poppers

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Spicy jalapeño peppers stuffed with creamy cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry ‘bandages,’ and topped with edible eyes for a fun, spooky Halloween party snack. These poppers are crispy, cheesy, and perfect for entertaining kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large or 10 medium jalapeño peppers
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (56g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8–9 oz/225g)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Candy eyes or sliced black olives (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and dry jalapeño peppers. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membranes. For less heat, remove all seeds and white bits.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, smoked paprika (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  4. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling just to the rim.
  5. Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into thin (1/4-inch) strips.
  6. Wrap 2-3 strips of pastry around each stuffed jalapeño, crisscrossing to look like mummy bandages. Leave a gap at the top for eyes.
  7. Place wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet. Brush pastry lightly with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown. If tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  9. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Gently press candy eyes or olive slices into the exposed cheese at the top of each popper.
  10. Serve warm for best flavor, or at room temperature.

Notes

For less heat, use mini sweet peppers instead of jalapeños. Chill filled peppers before wrapping to prevent cheese from oozing. Assemble up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate before baking. Freeze unbaked poppers for up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes. Add candy eyes after baking and cooling slightly to prevent melting.

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