Description
These Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls are a crispy, cheesy appetizer packed with spicy jalapeños, smoky bacon, and a blend of creamy cheeses, all wrapped in a crunchy eggroll wrapper and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 2-3 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wrapper
- 1 package eggroll wrappers
For Frying
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Wrappers: Take the eggroll wrappers and lay them flat on a clean surface, ensuring they are oriented like a diamond.
- Mix Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped cooked bacon, finely chopped jalapeños, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Use a spoon or spatula to mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
- Fill Wrappers: Take a spoonful of the filling mixture and place it in the center of each eggroll wrapper.
- Avoid Overfilling: Be careful not to overfill, as it can make rolling difficult.
- Fold Bottom Point: Fold the bottom point of the wrapper up over the filling, covering it.
- Fold Sides: Fold in the left and right sides of the wrapper towards the center, making a tight seal on the sides.
- Roll Eggroll: Roll the eggroll from the bottom point up towards the top, ensuring that the filling is securely enclosed and the wrapper is tightly rolled.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking.
- Fry Eggrolls: Carefully place each eggroll into the hot oil, one at a time, making sure not to crowd the pan.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the eggrolls for about 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain Excess Oil: Once the eggrolls are done, remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the eggrolls to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Serve the bacon jalapeño popper eggrolls with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or creamy jalapeño dip, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to finely chop jalapeños and remove seeds if you want to reduce the heat level.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy exterior without absorbing too much oil.
- Don’t overfill the wrappers to prevent them from breaking while frying.
- For a healthier option, try baking the eggrolls at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
