Description
Crispy bacon jalapeño popper egg rolls combine creamy cheese and spicy peppers in a golden-brown wrapper. Crunchy exterior gives way to rich, zesty filling that will satisfy your craving for a perfect appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 block (8 oz/225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ranch dressing (optional)
- Creamy sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Mixing Preparation: Thoroughly blend cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella into a smooth, homogeneous mixture, incorporating garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper for robust flavor enhancement.
- Filling Integration: Gently fold crumbled bacon and finely diced jalapenos into the cheese base, ensuring even ingredient distribution and allowing the flavors to harmonize momentarily.
- Wrapping Technique: Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally, creating a diamond shape, then carefully place a precise portion of filling near the bottom corner, leaving sufficient margin for folding.
- Sealing Method: Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tucking and compressing to create a snug envelope. Fold side corners inward to prevent filling escape, then roll upward with consistent tension to form a compact cylindrical shape.
- Final Assembly: Seal the final edge with a light water brushing, ensuring a secure closure. Continue wrapping remaining wrappers until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Cooking Preparation: Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, preparing to transform the assembled egg rolls into crispy, golden appetizers.
- Frying Process: Carefully lower wrapped egg rolls into hot oil, frying in small batches until they achieve a deep golden-brown exterior, typically 2-3 minutes per side.
- Draining and Serving: Remove egg rolls using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Let cool slightly before serving to prevent burns and allow filling to set.
Notes
- Cheese Consistency Check: Blend cheeses thoroughly to avoid lumpy texture, ensuring a smooth, spreadable mixture that enhances overall flavor and wrapping ease.
- Heat Management for Jalapenos: Adjust jalapeno quantity based on personal spice tolerance; remove seeds for milder heat or include for extra kick.
- Wrapper Wrapping Technique: Keep egg roll wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out during preparation, which helps maintain flexibility and prevents cracking.
- Cooking Oil Temperature Control: Maintain oil at 350-375°F for optimal crispiness; use a thermometer to prevent burning or undercooking, ensuring golden-brown exterior and fully melted interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg