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    Halloween Jalapeno Mummies

    Published on October 27, 2021 by theseasidebaker Last Modified on October 27, 2021 / 4 Comments

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    Looking for a spooktacular Halloween appetizer? These Halloween Jalapeno Mummies are the perfect frightening finger food for family and friends. Bacon and cream cheese stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in flaky pastry to create a deliciously sweet but spicy treat.

    jalapeno mummies with googly eyes

    It’s no secret I am a huge fan of dessert recipes but sometimes you crave a little savory snack during the sweetest holiday of all – Halloween. These Jalapeno Mummies are sure to stand out from the crowd (or buffet table) this fall thanks to drool-worthy smoky bacon and cream cheese filling and layers of buttery pastry. Trust me, they won’t last long when entertaining guests so be sure to sneak a few for yourself.

    HOW DO YOU MAKE HALLOWEEN JALAPENO MUMMIES FROM SCRATCH?

    1. Prep - Pre-heat the oven to 400 F (200C)
    2. Mix - In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
      silver bowl with cream cheese bacon filling
    3. Cut – Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. 
    4. Spread – Spread the cheese mixture into the jalapenos with the help of a spoon. 
      slices jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese on a tray
    5. Slice & Wrap - Slice the puff pastry into thin strips with a pizza cutter then wrap 2-3 strips around the stuffed jalapenos. Not forgetting to Leave some space for the eyes. 
    6. Brush & Bake – Brush the pastry with egg yolk then bake in the oven for 15 minutes. 
    7. Cool Before Candy – Remove from oven then allow to cool for 10 minutes before adding the candy eyes.
      halloween pastry treats in a bowl

    TIPS AND VARIATIONS

    • Chill - Be sure to let your jalapeno mummies cool a little before adding the candy eyes, otherwise the eyes can melt which really will be scary!
    • Wash – Talking of eyes, don’t forget to wash your hands thoroughly after handling jalapenos and they can seriously sting your eyes.
    • Egg Yolk – Don’t skip the egg yolk wash as this will leave your pastry looking pale
    • Filling – Although this bacon and cheese filling is delicious, do not overfill your jalapenos as this will make your pastry soggy and struggle to bake.
    • Veggie Version – For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and substitute with onion instead.
    • Cheese Variations – This recipe uses cheddar cheese as it’s better for little ones but if you prefer an extra kick use pepper jack cheese


    halloween jalapeno mummies in a serving dish

    COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HALLOWEEN JALAPENO MUMMIES

    CAN I MAKE THESE HALLOWEEN JALAPENO MUMMIES AHEAD?

    For best results, stuff the peppers with the bacon and cheese mix up to 24 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate. Wrap and bake before your party to ensure crisp, flaky pastry.

    WHAT TYPE OF JALAPENOS ARE BEST?

    When choosing jalapenos for this recipe, remember you need to stuff them so large peppers free from imperfections work best as they are most likely to stay intact in the oven. If you prefer your poppers pack a punch, leave the white membranes as this is what produces the spice in jalapenos. If you’re feeding these jalapeno mummies to kids, it’s best to remove all seeds and membranes.

    WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND CANDY EYES?

    Candy googly eyes can easily be found in the bakery section of most grocery stores. If you’re struggling to find locally, try ordering online or checking hobby stores such as Michael’s. Alternatively, you can substitute candy eyes for slices black olives.

    WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO REMOVE SEEDS FROM JALAPENOS?

    A quick kitchen hack for removing the seeds from jalapenos is to use a grapefruit spoon. If you don’t have one to hand, a regular teaspoon will do.

    CAN KIDS HELP MAKE THESE HALLOWEEN JALAPENO MUMMIES?

    Yes! What better way to get your kids in the spooky spirit than a little Halloween baking. This recipe is easy enough that your little ones can get involved though make sure they wash their hands thoroughly when handling peppers to avoid any itchy eyes.

    Please feel free to share your experience with making these Halloween Jalapeno Mummies in the comments below or on social media!

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      three halloween jalapeno mummies
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      HALLOWEEN JALAPENO MUMMIES RECIPE
      Prep Time
      20 mins
      Cook Time
      15 mins
      Total Time
      35 mins
       

      Looking for a spooktacular Halloweenappetizer? These Halloween Jalapeno Mummies are the perfect frightening fingerfood for family and friends. Bacon and cream cheese stuffed jalapenos are wrappedin flaky pastry to create a delicious sweet but spicy treat.

      Servings: 14 jalapeno mummies
      Author: Jackie
      Ingredients
      • 7-10 large jalapenos
      • ¾ cups cream cheese
      • 1 cup cheddar cheese
      • 6 slices bacon (cooked)
      • 2 pieces puff pastry
      • 28-40 candy eyes (for decoration)
      • 1 egg yolk (for pastry)
      Instructions
      1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 F (200C)

      2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

      3. Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.

      4. Spread the cheese mixture into the jalapenos with the help of a spoon.

      5. Slice the puff pastry into thin strips with a pizza cutter.

      6. Wrap 2-3 strips around the stuffed jalapenos.

      7. Leave some space for the eyes.

      8. Brush egg yolk on the pastry.

      9. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

      10. Take them out and let them cool for 10 minutes.

      11. Place the candy eyes on the jalapenos.

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