Bacon Jalapeno Popper (Printable)

Crispy rolls filled with smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapeños for party snacking.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sliced green onions in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Place an eggroll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of filling into the center of the wrapper.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both side corners. Roll tightly upward and brush the final corner with beaten egg to seal securely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
04 - Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches in a deep skillet or pot. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying.
05 - Fry eggrolls in batches of 4-5 to avoid overcrowding. Turn occasionally for even cooking and fry until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
06 - Remove eggrolls with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That magic moment when the crispy shell gives way to molten cheese and smoky bacon
  • They reheat surprisingly well, though leftovers are rare in my house
02 -
  • Overstuffed wrappers will burst during frying, leaving you with cheesy oil and a mess
  • Let the oil come back to temperature between batches or your eggrolls will turn out greasy
03 -
  • Use a kitchen thermometer for the oil temperature guessing leads to sad, soggy eggrolls
  • If you have extra filling, stuff it into mini bell peppers and bake them alongside your eggrolls

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