Mummy Jalapeño Poppers and Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Festive finger foods perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring creamy jalapeño poppers and savory pumpkin deviled eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (12 poppers, 12 deviled eggs)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian with options
Ingredients
- 12 Jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 12 strips Bacon, cut in half
- Various spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- 6 large Eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chocolate molds
- Candy eyes
- Seasonal decorations (sprinkles, colored sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Jalapeños: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds carefully to reduce spiciness.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder) until smooth. Spoon this mixture generously into each jalapeño half.
- Wrap in Bacon: Take a half strip of bacon and wrap it around each filled jalapeño, covering it entirely. Place the wrapped poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cream cheese is bubbly.
- Make the Pumpkin Filling: Meanwhile, cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and scoop the yolks into a mixing bowl. Add pumpkin puree, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Pipe into Egg Whites: Fill a piping bag with the pumpkin mixture and pipe it into the egg white halves.
- Create Creepy Desserts: Melt chocolate and pour it into molds. Allow it to cool slightly, then add candy eyes and seasonal decorations before it fully sets.
- Serve on a Platter: Arrange the jalapeño poppers and pumpkin deviled eggs on a festive platter. Add creepy desserts for a complete Halloween touch.
Notes
Use fresh jalapeños for optimal flavor and texture. Adjust the spice level by choosing to leave more or fewer seeds.