Ingredients
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5 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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6 large fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
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1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
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1 egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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24 candy eyeballs
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a bowl and season filling with salt and pepper. Spoon filling into jalapeno halves.
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Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into thin strips using a pizza cutter or a small knife. Wrap stuffed jalapenos with dough strips, leaving a small space unwrapped where the eyes will go.
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Combine egg and milk in a bowl. Add flour to another bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dip stuffed jalapenos first in the egg mixture, then roll in the flour. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until dough is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove from baking sheet and stick candy eyeballs in melted cheese.
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Cook's Note:
If you like, you can also deep-fry them but I prefer them baked.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
189 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 189 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Sodium 281mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 65mg | 5% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 52mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.