These mummy jalapeno poppers are a cute and spicy Halloween appetizer guaranteed to impress. Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar filling, wrapped in crescent dough mummy strips, and baked until golden. Add candy eyes and watch them disappear.
Why You Will Love These Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
Cute and spicy. The perfect mix of festive and flavorful.
Just a few ingredients. Jalapenos, cheese, and crescent dough.
A guaranteed hit. These always impress at a party.
Easy to make. No special skills or tools required.
Customizable heat. Swap in bell peppers for a mild version.
Classic jalapeno poppers are already a party favorite, and dressing them up as little mummies makes them irresistible for Halloween. The creamy, cheesy filling balances the heat of the peppers, and the flaky crescent dough wrap adds the perfect golden crunch.
What You Need to Make Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
Here is everything you need, plus a few of my favorite products. Full measurements are in the recipe card above.
Candy eyes. Or small olive pieces, to bring the mummies to life.
How to Make Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
Here is the quick walk-through, and the full recipe is in the card above.
Prep. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and halve and seed the jalapenos.
Fill. Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and green onion and fill each jalapeno half.
Wrap. Cut thin strips of crescent dough and wrap each popper, leaving a gap for the eyes.
Bake. Brush with egg wash and bake for 14 minutes, until golden.
Decorate. Add candy eyes and serve.
How to Make Them Look Like Mummies
The mummy wrap is easier than it looks. Open the crescent roll dough and pinch all the seams together so you have one smooth sheet, then use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to slice thin strands. Drape the strands across each filled jalapeno at slightly different angles, crisscrossing them the way mummy bandages would wrap. Be sure to leave a small gap near one end where the eyes will go. After baking, press two candy eyes into that gap while the poppers are still warm so they stick. The messier and more random the wrapping, the more they look like real little mummies.
Tips for the Best Jalapeno Poppers
Wear gloves. Protect your hands when seeding the jalapenos.
Remove all the seeds. This is where most of the heat lives.
Soften the cream cheese. It mixes and pipes much more easily.
Do not overfill. A little filling goes a long way and keeps them neat.
Add eyes after baking. Candy eyes can melt in the oven.
How to Make Them Less Spicy
If spicy food is not your thing, you have a few easy options. Removing every bit of the seeds and the white membrane inside the jalapenos takes out most of the heat, leaving a much milder pepper. For a completely mild version, swap the jalapenos for halved baby bell peppers, which have the same shape and crunch without any spice, so kids can enjoy them too. You can also soak the halved jalapenos in cold water for 20 minutes before filling to mellow them further. Either way, the creamy filling and flaky dough stay just as delicious.
Bonus: Mummy Hot Dogs
Do not toss the ends of your crescent roll dough. Use the leftover strips to make mummy hot dogs, which are the perfect kid-friendly companion to these poppers. Just wrap small hot dogs or sausages the same way, leaving a gap for the eyes, and bake alongside the poppers until golden. Add candy eyes and you have a second spooky snack with zero extra effort. Together they make an adorable Halloween platter.
Make Ahead and Storage
You can prep these poppers ahead to make party day easier. Fill the jalapenos and store them covered in the fridge for up to a day, then wrap in dough and bake just before serving. Store any baked leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat in a 350 degree oven or air fryer to bring back the crisp dough. I would not recommend freezing them once baked, as the filling and dough soften. They are truly best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven, when the dough is flaky and the filling is melty.
Perfect for a Halloween Party
These mummy jalapeno poppers are made for entertaining. They look impressive lined up on a platter with all their little eyes peeking out, but they take almost no effort to pull together, which is exactly what you want when you are hosting. They hold their shape and flavor well at room temperature, so they are great for a buffet or a snack table that sits out while guests mingle. Set them next to a creamy dip and some sliders and you have an instant spooky spread. Every time I bring these to a gathering, they are the first thing to go and the first thing people ask about.
A Fun Recipe to Make With Kids
Making mummy jalapeno poppers is a great kitchen project to do with kids, as long as an adult handles the hot peppers and the oven. Little ones love helping to wrap the dough strips like bandages and, best of all, placing the candy eyes once the poppers come out of the oven. It is a hands-on way to get everyone excited about Halloween, and there is no wrong way to wrap a mummy, so there is no pressure to be perfect. These kinds of simple, silly cooking moments are some of my favorite memories of the season.
More Halloween Appetizers to Try
If you are building a spooky spread, here are more fun bites:
Can I make these ahead for a party?
Yes. Fill the jalapenos a day ahead, then wrap and bake just before serving.
How do I make them mild?
Remove all the seeds and membranes, or swap the jalapenos for baby bell peppers.
What can I use instead of candy eyes?
Small pieces of black olive make great eyes if you prefer a savory option.
Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent dough?
Yes, thin strips of puff pastry or even pizza dough work well for the mummy wrap, though crescent dough is the easiest to work with.
How many does this make?
Six jalapenos make twelve poppers, perfect for a small gathering; double or triple the batch for a bigger crowd, since they always disappear faster than you expect at a party.
How To Make Mummy Jalapeno Poppers
The Ingredients
Ingredients and Substitutions
Jalapenos – or halved baby bell peppers for a mild version.
Cream cheese – the creamy base; soften it first.
Shredded sharp cheddar – or a Mexican blend or pepper jack.
Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
Mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and green onions, then fill each jalapeno half.
Open the crescent roll dough and pinch the seams closed. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut thin strands of dough.
Wrap each jalapeno in the dough strands, leaving a small gap for the eyes.
Brush each popper with egg wash and bake for 14 minutes, until golden.
Add candy eyes or olive pieces and serve.
Recipe Tips
Not a fan of spicy? Swap the jalapenos for halved baby bell peppers.
Use the end of the crescent roll dough to make mummy hot dogs too.
Wear gloves when seeding the jalapenos to protect your hands.
These mummy jalapeno poppers are a cute and spicy Halloween appetizer that is guaranteed to impress your guests. Fresh jalapenos get stuffed with a creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar filling, wrapped in strips of crescent dough to look like little mummies, and baked until golden. Add candy eyes at the end and they come to life. They are so delicious and such a fun party bite.
I make these every October because they come together with just a few ingredients and always get a reaction. If you are not a fan of spicy food, you can easily swap the jalapeños for baby bell peppers and keep all the mummy fun.
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