These Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls combine the rich flavors of cheesy jalapeño poppers with the crunch of fried eggrolls. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, these crispy delights are sure to be a hit at any gathering or game day party!
Ingredients:
- 7-8 eggroll wrappers 🥢
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 5 slices bacon, chopped and cooked 🥓
- 2 jalapeños, diced 🌶️
- 1/4 tsp pepper 🧂
- 1/4 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1/2 tsp onion powder 🧅
- Oil for frying 🫒
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix everything together until well combined and smooth. 🧀🥓🌶️
- Assemble the Eggrolls:
- Lay an eggroll wrapper flat on a clean surface with a corner facing you.
- Place a scoop of the cream cheese filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Wet the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal the eggroll.
- Fold the sides inward over the filling, then roll the bottom corner upward toward the top, tightly rolling the eggroll. Make sure to seal the edges well.
- Repeat the process with the remaining eggroll wrappers and filling. 🥢
- Fry the Eggrolls:
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the eggrolls in batches, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the eggrolls from the oil and drain on paper towels. 🥓🔥
- Serve:
- Serve the eggrolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, sour cream, or a spicy aioli are great options to complement the flavors. 🍽️
Serving Suggestions:
- These eggrolls are perfect as an appetizer for parties, game days, or family gatherings.
- Pair them with a cool ranch dip or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
- For added variety, consider serving alongside guacamole or salsa.
Helpful Tips:
- Filling Variations: You can add green onions or crispy fried onions for an extra layer of flavor.
- Baking Option: To make a lighter version, bake the eggrolls at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Freeze for Later: You can freeze the uncooked eggrolls and fry them directly from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the frying time.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
(Nutritional values may vary depending on portion sizes and specific ingredients.)
Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
These Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls are indulgent, spicy, and incredibly crispy, making them a crowd-pleasing snack that will disappear in minutes!
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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls
These **Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls** combine the rich flavors of cheesy jalapeño poppers with the crunch of fried eggrolls. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, these crispy delights are sure to be a hit at any gathering or game day party!
Ingredients
- – **7-8 eggroll wrappers** 🥢
- – **8 oz cream cheese** softened 🧀
- – **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese** 🧀
- – **5 slices bacon** chopped and cooked 🥓
- – **2 jalapeños** diced 🌶️
- – **1/4 tsp pepper** 🧂
- – **1/4 tsp salt** 🧂
- – **1 tsp garlic powder** 🧄
- – **1/2 tsp onion powder** 🧅
- – **Oil for frying** 🫒
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- – In a medium bowl, combine **softened cream cheese**, **shredded cheddar cheese**, **cooked bacon**, **diced jalapeños**, **salt**, **pepper**, **garlic powder**, and **onion powder**. Mix everything together until well combined and smooth. 🧀🥓🌶️
Assemble the Eggrolls:
- – Lay an **eggroll wrapper** flat on a clean surface with a corner facing you.
- – Place a scoop of the **cream cheese filling** in the center of the wrapper.
- – Wet the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal the eggroll.
- – Fold the sides inward over the filling, then roll the bottom corner upward toward the top, tightly rolling the eggroll. Make sure to seal the edges well.
- – Repeat the process with the remaining eggroll wrappers and filling. 🥢
Fry the Eggrolls:
- – Heat about **1 inch of oil** in a frying pan to **350°F (175°C)**.
- – Fry the eggrolls in batches, cooking for **1-2 minutes on each side** until they are golden brown and crispy.
- – Remove the eggrolls from the oil and drain on paper towels. 🥓🔥
Serve:
- – Serve the eggrolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce. **Ranch dressing**, **sour cream**, or a **spicy aioli** are great options to complement the flavors. 🍽️