Bacon Jalapeno Popper Eggrolls (Printer-friendly)

Crispy eggrolls filled with creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños. Perfect for parties or game day snacks.

# 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, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until thoroughly combined.
02 - Lay an eggroll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you. Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both side corners. Roll up tightly, brushing the final corner with beaten egg to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
04 - Fry eggrolls in batches without overcrowding the pan, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of smoky bacon and sharp cheddar creates this incredibly rich flavor that people just cannot stop eating
  • They come together faster than you would think, and you can even assemble them ahead of time for parties
02 -
  • If your oil is too hot, the wrappers will brown before the filling heats through, so aim for that sweet spot of 350 degrees
  • Never crowd the pan because the temperature will drop and your eggrolls will turn greasy instead of crispy
03 -
  • Work quickly once you start folding because the wrappers become brittle if they dry out
  • Let the filling chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if it seems too soft to handle cleanly

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