This awesome Halloween appetizer will be a hit at your next party! The most delicious finger food for adults combining spicy, salty, sweet, creamy and crunchy all at the same time.
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
In a medium size bowl, mix the softened cream cheese together with the shredded pepper jack cheese and season with a pinch of salt and garlic powder.
Cut your jalapeños in half length wise trying to leave the stems attached, and then scrape out all of the seeds and guts. I recommend wearing disposable gloves because the peppers can sting.
Use a small spatula or spoon to evenly stuff your halved jalapeño peppers with the prepared cheese mixture.
Open up your tube of crescent dough and smoosh the creases together on a cutting board to create four dough rectangles. Next, use a pizza cutter to cut about 10 long strips of dough out of each one.
Wrap your dough strips around your stuffed jalapeños, leaving a gap about a quarter of the way down from the top to leave room for your candy eyes, and then place them on your sheet pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together an egg until well blended. Use a pastry brush to give your wrapped jalapeños a good rub down.
Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. The time can vary so keep a close eye on them. After they have cooled for a few minutes, place two candy eyes on the empty space you left between the dough.
Enjoy immediately or within three hours of baking. I think they are better once they have cooled off for a while!
Notes
Be sure to cut your crescent dough into really thin strips or you won't have enough to go around.
Are you not digging the idea of candy eyeballs? You could also try cutting black olives into small pieces.
It's nearly impossible to leave all of the stems attached when cutting the jalapeños in half, but I think it gives them a little more character, plus it makes them easier to eat.
This appetizer is naturally vegetarian friendly, but you could add some crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture if you'd like.