Jalapeño Popper Mummy Bites with Cream Cheese Filling

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Savory jalapeño poppers wrapped in crescent dough strips to resemble mummies, filled with spicy cream cheese and cheddar for a fun Halloween appetizer. This Snacks-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs jalapeño peppers, cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 Snacks cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice 12 medium jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and carefully remove seeds and membranes to reduce heat.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
  3. Step 3: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them evenly.
  4. Step 4: Unroll 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough and cut into thin strips approximately 1/4 inch wide.
  5. Step 5: Wrap each filled jalapeño half with the dough strips in a criss-cross pattern to mimic mummy bandages, leaving small gaps for eyes.
  6. Step 6: Place the wrapped jalapeño poppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then place 2 black olive slices on each popper to form eyes.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving for warm, cheesy bites.

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