Bacon Jalapeno Popper Eggrolls (Printable)
Crispy eggrolls with creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños - perfect for parties or game day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (about 6 slices)
04 - 3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
05 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
→ Assembly
09 - 12 eggroll wrappers
10 - 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
→ Frying
11 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sliced green onions. Mix until thoroughly combined and creamy.
02 - Lay an eggroll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling in the center-bottom section of the wrapper.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both side corners. Roll tightly toward the top corner, brushing the final flap with beaten egg to seal completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches in a deep skillet or pot. Heat to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a thermometer for accuracy.
05 - Fry eggrolls in batches without overcrowding the pan. Turn occasionally for even cooking until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
06 - Remove eggrolls with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between shattering crisp wrapper and cool creamy filling hits every satisfaction button
- They vanish faster than you can fry them, making you the hero of any party spread
02 -
- Cold filling makes wrappers tear, so let your mixture sit at room temperature while you prep everything else
- Crowding the oil drops the temperature fast, leaving you with greasy soggy eggrolls instead of crispy ones
03 -
- Double the filling and freeze half for next time, it actually tastes better after the flavors meld in the fridge
- If the wrappers crack, brush them with a little water and let them soften for a minute before rolling