Description
Spicy jalapeño popper eggrolls blend creamy cheese and crispy wrappers into a perfect party appetizer. Crisp golden shells cradle zesty fillings, promising a flavor explosion that will delight guests seeking bold, irresistible bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 jalapeno peppers
- 12 eggroll wrappers
- 8 oz cream cheese
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 green onions
Frying and Coating:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and finely dice jalapeno peppers, removing seeds for milder heat.
- Crisp bacon in skillet until golden brown, then crumble into small pieces.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature, then mix with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions in a mixing bowl.
- Lay out eggroll wrapper diagonally and place a generous spoonful of cheese mixture near one corner.
- Fold bottom corner over filling, then tightly roll wrapper, folding in side edges to seal completely.
- Whisk egg in a separate bowl to create egg wash for sealing and coating.
- Brush edges of eggroll with egg wash to ensure secure closure.
- Combine breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish for coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Dip each eggroll in egg wash, then roll in seasoned breadcrumbs for even coating.
- Carefully lower eggrolls into hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove eggrolls with slotted spoon, drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent burning and allow filling to set.
Notes
- Manage jalapeno heat by removing seeds and membranes for a milder flavor, keeping some seeds for those who enjoy extra spiciness.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smooth, easy mixing with other ingredients, preventing lumpy filling.
- Use fresh, crispy bacon for maximum flavor, patting dry to prevent excess grease in the filling.
- Experiment with alternative cheeses like pepper jack or gouda for a unique flavor twist that complements the jalapeno’s warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg