Jalapeño Mummies
Delicious jalapeño peppers stuffed with creamy cheese and wrapped in flaky dough, perfect for parties or game days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 package Flaky crescent dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut it into thin strips.
- Wrap the strips around the filled jalapeños, leaving gaps.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize the heat by adjusting the jalapeño seeds you leave in. Serve with guacamole or sour cream for added flavor.