Description

Visually spooky and customizable party appetizers featuring jalapenos stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and wrapped in bacon or alternative strips to resemble mummies. Easily adaptable for dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free diets.

Ingredients

Scale

6–8 medium jalapeno peppers
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (or vegan cream cheese block)
1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or vegan cheddar)
2 stalks green onions, chopped
12–16 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise (or gluten-free bacon/turkey bacon/cheese strips)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour blend (optional, for crispiness)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wear gloves and slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out seeds and membranes. Place halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half, smoothing the top. Do not overfill.
Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with bacon strips (or alternative wrap), starting at one end and wrapping diagonally to leave small gaps. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set slightly.
Serve warm with gluten-free ranch or dairy-free sour cream for dipping.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid skin irritation. Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. These can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. For a nut-free version, avoid vegan cheeses made with cashews and use soy or coconut-oil based alternatives.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 poppers per servin
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 450
Fat: 24
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 1
Protein: 12

Keywords: Halloween snacks, jalapeno poppers, mummy appetizers, gluten-free party food, dairy-free snacks, easy party recipes, spicy appetizers, allergen-friendly