Spooky and delicious, these Mummy Jalapeño Poppers are perfect for a Halloween treat, bringing a combination of creamy and spicy flavors wrapped in a buttery puff pastry.
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeño peppers halved and seeded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg beaten
- 12 candy eyes optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Fill each halved jalapeño pepper with the cheese mixture.
- Cut puff pastry into thin strips and wrap each filled jalapeño with pastry strips, leaving space for the eyes.
- Brush the wrapped jalapeños with beaten egg.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before adding candy eyes to complete the mummy effect.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg