Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls Recipe
These Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls offer a crispy, golden exterior filled with a creamy, spicy blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, bacon, and finely diced jalapenos. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, they are delicious when fried to perfection and served warm with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 egg rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 4 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Other
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying (about 2-3 inches in a deep pot)
- Ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Mix filling. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon, finely diced jalapenos, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add filling to each wrapper. Working with one egg roll wrapper at a time, place approximately ⅓ cup of the jalapeno cheese mixture in the center of the wrapper.
- Roll filling in wrapper. Lightly wet the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal. Fold the bottom corner up to cover the filling, then fold in the right and left corners toward the center, pressing lightly to seal. Roll the wrapper tightly until the filling is completely enclosed and the edges are sealed.
- Heat oil. In a deep pot or fryer, pour vegetable or canola oil to a depth of 2-3 inches and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Maintain this temperature during frying.
- Fry egg rolls. Carefully place 2-3 egg rolls at a time into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil. Remove the fried egg rolls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Ensure the oil returns to 350°F before frying the next batch.
- Serve hot. Serve the jalapeno popper egg rolls immediately while hot, accompanied by ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos according to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure to seal the egg rolls tightly to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- You can prepare these ahead and freeze them before frying; just increase frying time slightly when cooking from frozen.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for consistent frying results and to prevent soggy egg rolls.
- Substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing or your favorite dip for variety.
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