Description
Crispy Mini Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls filled with creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños—a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface in a diamond shape, pointed corner facing you.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese-bacon mixture in the center of the wrapper, followed by 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water to help seal.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly to form a cylinder.
- Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat about 1-2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add a few egg rolls to the hot oil, ensuring you don’t overcrowd the skillet.
- Fry each egg roll for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and crispy.
- Use tongs to remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
Serve with creamy ranch or zesty avocado dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Fry from frozen if made ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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