Description
Crispy bacon jalapeño popper eggrolls combine creamy cheese, spicy peppers, and savory bacon in a golden-brown wrapper. Crowd-pleasing appetizers deliver bold flavors you’ll crave at parties and game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 eggroll wrappers
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Craft a zesty filling by thoroughly mixing cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon bits, minced jalapenos, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until uniformly blended.
- Position an eggroll wrapper diagonally, centered on a clean surface. Spoon the cheese mixture across the diagonal center of the wrapper. Carefully fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in side edges, then roll tightly into a compact cylindrical shape, using water to seal the wrapper’s edges securely.
- Preheat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, ensuring consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully lower eggrolls into the hot oil, seam side down, working in batches. Rotate periodically to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes until crisp and heated through.
- Transfer eggrolls to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain. Plate immediately while piping hot, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces like ranch or tangy sour cream for an enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels by adjusting the amount of jalapeno peppers, creating milder or spicier versions based on personal preference.
- Prevent Soggy Wrappers by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature and not too wet, which helps maintain crispy texture during frying.
- Make Ahead Friendly by preparing filling and assembling eggrolls in advance, then refrigerating until ready to fry, saving time during preparation.
- Alternative Cooking Methods include baking at 400F for 15-20 minutes or air frying at 375F for 8-10 minutes for a lighter, less greasy option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg