Description
Spicy, cheesy, and crispy bites that bring the flavors of jalapeño poppers into a fun egg roll package.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring until creamy.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper down with one corner pointing towards you. Place 1 tablespoon of cheddar-bacon mixture in the center followed by 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture.
- Brush edges of the wrapper with water, fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the egg rolls in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Notes
Serve with ranch or a zesty dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper, egg rolls, appetizer, party food, snack