Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to handling jalapeños without burning my hands?

The most important rule is to wear disposable gloves . The natural oils in the jalapeños, called capsaicin, can cause a very unpleasant and long-lasting burning sensation on your skin, especially under your fingernails.

Q2: Can I make these mummy poppers ahead of time for a party?

Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead appetizer! You can fully assemble the unbaked mummies on a baking sheet, cover them tightly, and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours . When your party starts, you can simply pop them in the oven so they are served hot and fresh.

Q3: Can I make these in an air fryer?

Yes, an air fryer is a fantastic way to make these! Simply preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) . Place the assembled poppers in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You will likely need to work in batches. Cook for about 8-10 minutes , until the crescent dough is a deep golden brown and crispy.

Q4: How can I make my jalapeño poppers less spicy?

The key to controlling the heat level is to be very thorough when you are removing the seeds and the membranes. Most of the heat in a jalapeño resides in the white pithy membranes that hold the seeds. By using a small spoon to scrape out and discard all of the seeds and every last bit of the white pith, you will be left with a much milder pepper.

Q5: Can I make these vegetarian?

Of course! To make a delicious and cheesy vegetarian version, you can simply omit the bacon from the cream cheese filling.

Mummy Jalapeño Poppers (The Perfect Halloween Appetizer!)

A festive and fun recipe for ‘Mummy Jalapeño Poppers,’ a perfect savory appetizer for a Halloween party. This dish features fresh jalapeño halves filled with a rich and creamy mixture of cream cheese, shredded Cheddar Jack, crispy bacon, and scallions. Strips of refrigerated crescent roll dough are then wrapped around the stuffed peppers to look like mummy bandages. After being brushed with an egg wash and baked until golden brown, the ‘mummies’ are decorated with spooky ‘eyes’ made from dabs of cream cheese and tiny rounds of black olive.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, plus 1 heaping tablespoon for eyes
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt
10 medium to large jalapeños, halved lengthwise with stems intact, and seeded
One 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent rolls
1 large egg, beaten
4 to 5 black olives

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon for about 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
In a medium bowl, mix the cooked bacon with 6 ounces of cream cheese, the Cheddar Jack cheese, scallions, grated garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture, leveling the surface.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 10 thin strips.
Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with 2 of the dough strips to resemble mummy bandages, leaving a small space for the eyes.
Arrange the wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet and brush the dough strips with the beaten egg.
Bake for 13 to 18 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot.
Decorate the Eyes: While the poppers bake, use a small round piping tip to punch out 40 tiny rounds (‘pupils’) from the black olives.
Let the baked poppers cool for a few minutes. Pipe two small mounds of the remaining 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on each mummy for the ‘whites’ of the eyes, and press an olive ‘pupil’ onto each one. Serve right away.

Notes

This is a creative and festive appetizer that is very easy to make using store-bought crescent roll dough.
The crisscrossing strips of dough are key to creating the ‘mummy bandage’ look.
Leaving the stems on the jalapeños gives the ‘mummies’ a little handle and adds to their appearance.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/mummy-jalapeno-poppers/