Directions

Safety & Prep:

1. Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces.
2. Use the proper color-coded cutting board for each ingredient type.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking tray with cooking oil.

Prepare Filling:

1. In a bowl, combine Lactantia cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well.
2. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large tip with the cheese mixture.

Assemble Poppers:

1. Pipe the cheese mixture evenly into each jalapeño half.
2. Cut strips from crescent or pie dough and wrap the jalapeño halves to resemble mummies. Brush dough lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake:

1. Arrange the wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet.
2. Bake for 10 minutes if using crescent dough, or 20 minutes if using pie crust, until dough is golden brown.

Decorate Eyes:

1. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
2. Pipe two small dots of soft cream cheese onto each mummy for eyes.
3. Place small pieces of olives, red pepper, green pepper, or other colorful ingredients onto the cream cheese dots to create pupils.

Tip:

• Pre-bake the jalapeño poppers and reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes before service.
• These can be made evergreen by removing the dough and eyes.