Description
Sizzling bacon jalapeño popper eggrolls bring zesty Mexican-American fusion to crispy, creamy perfection. Cheese, spice, and crunch combine in these irresistible appetizers you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wrapper and Cooking:
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese with crispy bacon bits, finely chopped jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and garlic powder until ingredients form a uniform mixture.
- Position egg roll wrappers on a flat work surface and center a generous spoonful of the prepared filling onto each wrapper.
- Carefully fold the wrapper’s side edges inward, creating a secure envelope around the filling.
- Tightly roll the wrapper, using a small amount of water to seal the final edge and prevent unraveling.
- Preheat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, ensuring the temperature remains consistent for even cooking.
- Gently lower prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain proper oil temperature.
- Rotate the egg rolls periodically to achieve an evenly golden-brown exterior, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Serve immediately while crisp and hot, accompanied by a complementary dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for milder flavor or adding extra chopped peppers for more intense spiciness.
- Prevent soggy wrappers by ensuring filling is not too wet and sealing edges completely with water before frying.
- Consider alternative cooking methods like air frying at 375F for 8-10 minutes for a healthier version with less oil.
- Prep filling ahead of time and refrigerate for better texture and easier assembly, allowing flavors to meld together more effectively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg