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Mummy Jalapeno Poppers

These cute, spicy Mummy Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect Halloween appetizer for your Halloween Party!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (whole wheat or gluten-free mix, plus more for dusting (5 ounces))
  • 8 Jalapeno peppers (sliced in half lengthwise, seeded and stemmed)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 ounces light cream cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (I recommend Stonyfield or Fage 0%)
  • 4 medium scallions (green part only, sliced)
  • 2 ounces part-skim sharp cheddar (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 egg white (beaten (whole egg works fine too))
  • Candy eyes (available at michaels, amazon or most supermarkets)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
  3. Combine cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan and scallions in a medium bowl. Fill peppers with cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula.
  4. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  5. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is smooth and tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
  6. Dust your work surface and a rolling pin with more flour.
  7. Roll the dough out thin into a rectangle about 13 x 9 inches. Slice the dough into 1/2 inch-thick slices.
  8. Wrap the dough around each jalapeno half leaving room for the eyes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining jalapenos and dough.
  9. Brush each with the egg wash and bake in oven for 30 minutes, until the peppers are hot and golden.
  10. Add the eyes and serve warm on a platter.

Notes

  • To save time, you can also use pizza dough or crescent roll dough.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 jalapeno Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 162.5mg (7%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 jalapeno
Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 162.5mg 7%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.