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Jalapeño Popper Mummies: Spooky Stuffed Jalapeño Appetizers

If you’re searching for Halloween party food ideas, this delicious appetizer always steals the show!

October is the only month I truly enjoy entertaining — Halloween is my favorite holiday. There’s something so fun about making spooky snacks and treats that always puts me in a festive mood.

The best Halloween food idea for parties! These jalapeno mummies are a delicious appetizer for adults made with peppers, cream cheese and Pillsbury crescent dough.

These Cheesy Jalapeño Mummies have become a tradition at our Halloween gatherings. They taste great, look fantastic on an appetizer table full of creepy treats, and the spicy, savory filling balances the sweetness of all the candy perfectly.

Are you throwing a Halloween party? You've got to try this easy appetizer for adults! These Jalapeno Popper Mummies are simple to make and crowd pleasing. They are an awesome addition to your Halloween table along with all of the other spooky food ideas!

Ingredients

  • 10 medium jalapeños
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1–2 eggs
  • Candy eyes
  • Seasoning to taste (a pinch of salt and garlic powder recommended)

Ingredients to make Jalapeno Popper Mummies including cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, crescent dough, eggs, and candy eyeballs.

Step 1 In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the shredded pepper jack and season lightly with salt and garlic powder. Be cautious with salt — the cheese and dough already contain sodium.

Mixing cream cheese and pepper jack cheese together to make cute Jalapeno Popper Mummies for Halloween.

Step 2 Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise, trying to keep the stems attached if possible. Scoop out the seeds and membranes. Wear disposable gloves if you have sensitive skin or cuts — jalapeños can sting.

Jalapenos sliced in half ready for stuffing.

Step 3 Use a small spatula or spoon to evenly fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

Placing the delicious cream cheese mixture into the Jalapenos.

Step 4 Open the crescent roll tube and press the seams together on a cutting board to form four rectangles. Cut each rectangle into about 10 long, thin strips with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.

Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dough being prepared into strips for making Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies-- A fun and spooky appetizer for adults.

Step 5 Wrap the dough strips around each stuffed jalapeño, leaving a small gap about a quarter of the way down so you can add candy eyes later. Place the wrapped peppers on a large baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.

Cream cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in refrigerated strips of crescent dough, ready for the oven.

Step 6 Whisk one egg in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat each wrapped jalapeño. (Start with one egg; one is usually enough.)

Brushing egg wash onto cream cheese stuffed Jalapeno peppers wrapped in thin strips of dough to make a fun and easy Halloween appetizer for parties.

Step 7 Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10–12 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown. Oven times vary, so watch closely. Let them cool a few minutes, then press two candy eyes into the exposed space on each mummy.

Placing candy eyes onto baked Jalapeno Popper Mummies that have just come out of the oven.

These Jalapeño Popper Mummies hold up well on a buffet table and can sit out for a few hours. As they cool, the cheese firms up and the flavors settle, so they can actually taste better once they’re not piping hot.

Jalapeño Popper Mummies are a fun and easy Halloween appetizer to make for parties! Simply stuff jalapeño peppers with a cheesy mixture, wrap with strips of crescent dough, and then bake. Don't forget the candy eyes for the finishing touch!

Helpful Tips

  • Jalapeños vary in heat. Some are mild while others are much hotter — older peppers become spicier and turn orange or red, so choose accordingly.
  • Cut the crescent dough into thin strips so you have enough to wrap each pepper.
  • If candy eyes aren’t your thing, small slices of black olive make a great alternative.
  • Keeping the stem attached adds character and makes the poppers easier to pick up, but don’t worry if it falls off when you slice them.
  • This appetizer is vegetarian as written; add crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture if you prefer a non-vegetarian option.

Close up of a super cute Halloween appetizer called Jalapeño Popper Mummies. An easy party snack for adults during the spooky season!

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Jalapeño Popper Mummies (Halloween Party Food)

A crowd-pleasing Halloween appetizer that balances spicy, salty, creamy, and crunchy flavors — perfect finger food for adults.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: cream cheese, finger food, halloween, parties
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • pinch salt & garlic powder
  • 10 jalapeños (medium size)
  • 1 tube refrigerated Crescent rolls
  • 1 egg
  • candy eyes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  • Combine the cream cheese, pepper jack, and seasonings in a bowl.
  • Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves if desired.
  • Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
  • Press the crescent roll seams together and cut into thin strips for wrapping.
  • Wrap strips around each stuffed pepper, leaving a small gap for the eyes, and place on the sheet pan.
  • Brush with beaten egg to give the dough a golden finish.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes or until golden. Cool briefly, then press candy eyes into the exposed area.
  • Serve immediately or within a few hours—these also taste great after they’ve cooled down.

Notes

  • Cut crescent dough into thin strips so you have enough to wrap each pepper.
  • Substitute small black olive slices for candy eyes if you prefer.
  • Stems add character and make the poppers easier to handle, but it’s fine if they come off.
  • This recipe is vegetarian; add crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture for a non-vegetarian twist.

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This easy Halloween appetizer for adults is a hit at parties! Jalapeño Popper Mummies are a spooky vegetarian snack loaded with a delicious cream cheese mixture and wrapped with crescent dough. Add some candy eyeballs and they are actually kind of cute! A great table display for a fall party.

Jalapeño Popper Mummies | This yummy Halloween party food is a real crowd pleaser for adults! Simply stuff jalapenos with a mixture of cream cheese and pepper jack, wrap with strips of refrigerated crescent dough, bake, and then add candy eyes to create cute yet creepy finger food for parties. Easy Jalapeño Popper Mummies Appetizer made with crescent dough! This fun Halloween recipe is made vegetarian with a mixture of cheeses stuffed into peppers and then wrapped with Pillsbury crescent dough. Delicious finger food for adults! They look awesome as a display on your appetizer table-- both cute and creepy at the same time. Are you looking for fun and easy Halloween appetizers to make? These Jalapeño Popper Mummies are the best finger food for parties! They are cheesy, yummy, handheld food that's almost too cute to eat. Serve them up at your next party and everyone will be asking you for the recipe. Delicious Halloween party food! These jalapeno popper mummies are made with a yummy cream cheese mixture and wrapped in strips of Pillsbury crescent dough. Super easy and yet impressive party food for a Halloween party!