If you’re looking for a fun and flavorful Halloween appetizer, these Spooky Stuffed Jalapeño Mummies are perfect for your party spread.
With their gooey cheese filling, crispy pastry “bandages,” and adorable olive eyes, they’re the ideal mix of scary and delicious.
They’re super easy to make and guaranteed to impress both adults and kids alike.
🧄 Why You’ll Love These Jalapeño Mummies
These Halloween-themed appetizers bring a spooky twist to a classic stuffed jalapeño recipe.
Each jalapeño is filled with creamy, cheesy goodness, wrapped in golden-brown crescent dough, and decorated to look like mini mummies.
They’re spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly cute — the perfect bite-sized treat for your Halloween party table.
🌶️ Ingredients
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8 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 slices of cooked bacon, finely chopped (optional)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
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16 small edible candy eyes (or small pieces of black olives for eyes)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
🕸️ Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Jalapeños
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and membranes. If you prefer less heat, make sure to remove all the seeds.
Step 2: Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Fill the Jalapeños
Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, pressing it in firmly so it’s nicely filled.
Step 4: Wrap the Mummies
Unroll the crescent dough and cut it into thin strips (about ¼ inch wide).
Wrap each filled jalapeño with the dough strips, leaving a small opening for the “eyes.”
The goal is to make them look like wrapped mummies!
Step 5: Add Egg Wash
Brush each wrapped jalapeño with beaten egg to help them bake to a golden brown.
Step 6: Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the wrapped jalapeños on it. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Step 7: Decorate Your Mummies
Once baked, let them cool slightly. Add candy eyes (or small pieces of black olive) into the open spaces to bring your jalapeño mummies to life!
🎃 Serving Ideas
Serve your Spooky Stuffed Jalapeño Mummies with dipping sauces like ranch, chipotle mayo, or spicy salsa.
They’re great alongside other Halloween appetizers such as “witch finger” breadsticks, deviled egg spiders, or mummy hot dogs.
💀 Tips for Perfect Jalapeño Mummies
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Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid chili burns.
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For a milder version, use mini sweet peppers instead of jalapeños.
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You can prepare these ahead of time and bake them just before serving.
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Add a little hot sauce to the cheese mix if you love extra spice.
Spooky Stuffed Jalapeño Mummies
Ingredients
Method
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- Step 3: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Step 4: Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half.
- Step 5: Unroll crescent dough and cut into thin strips (about ¼ inch wide). Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with dough strips, leaving a space for eyes.
- Step 6: Brush each with beaten egg.
- Step 7: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Step 8: Cool slightly, then add candy eyes (or small olive pieces) to make your mummies come alive!
👻 Final Thoughts
These Spooky Stuffed Jalapeño Mummies are the perfect combination of fright and flavor — crispy, cheesy, and full of Halloween spirit.
Whether you’re hosting a party or bringing a spooky snack to a potluck, these little mummies are sure to disappear fast!
