Jalapeno Popper Mummy Salad
These jalapeños wanted to dress up for Halloween, too!
If you’re making salad for a Halloween celebration (of course, you’ve got to balance out all that candy!) try topping our tasty Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit with…more jalapeño. Don’t be scared, there’s nothing spooky about these little yummy mummies. They are stuffed with a creamy blend of cheddar, cream cheese, garlic, onion, and smoked paprika, then wrapped and baked in a fluffy crescent roll. Warm, cheesy goodness, all on top of fresh salad greens. So good, we could die. Or live forever.
- Active Time:
- 25 minutes
- Total TIME:
- 40 minutes
- SERVINGS:
- 12 mummies
Ingredients
- 12 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (8 oz) tube crescent roll dough
- 1 Taylor Farms Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit
- 24 candy eyeballs (for garnish)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll out crescent dough and cut into thin strips. Wrap strips around each stuffed jalapeño to resemble a “mummy,” leaving a small gap for the eyes.
- Place mummies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until dough is golden brown and jalapeños are tender.
- Remove from oven and immediately press two candy eyeballs into the cheese peeking through.
- In a large bowl, toss the contents of the Taylor Farms Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit according to package directions. Spread salad across a serving platter to create a fresh “bed.”
- Arrange jalapeño popper mummies on top of the salad.
Serve warm for the ultimate spooky-meets-fresh Halloween platter! 🎃👻
Trick or Veggie: Tips for a Balanced Halloween Meal / Spread
On Halloween night, families are either rushing to grab a quick bite before trick-or-treating or gathering for a costume party. However you celebrate, adding veggies to the table is a smart way to balance out a night that’s usually packed with chips and candy.
We’ve got a few fun ideas for festive, vegetable-based healthy meals, sides, and snacks—check out our list of Spooktacular Veggie Ideas for a Healthier Halloween, featuring cute monster veggie platters, ghostly veggie pizzas, Brussels sprouts eyeballs, and Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers. If your kids think they’re afraid of vegetables, these creative dishes will make them think again!
If you just want to add more greens to a party snacking favorite, try putting a salad onto loaded nachos. If you’re making full dishes, try something warm to beat the ghostly chill in the air, like a baked cauliflower and couscous salad, which features turmeric and Dijon mustard for autumn flavors and colors.
Another way to whip up healthy, cooked veggies before everyone fills up on candy is to grab one of our Vegetable Meal Kits. They come with pre-cut veggies and everything you’ll need to make a nutritious side dish in no time. That’s our trick for a healthy treat!
