Description
Crispy egg rolls filled with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and bacon (if using). Mix well.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing towards you.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold in the left and right sides.
- Roll the wrapper up tightly towards the top corner, sealing the edge with the beaten egg.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the egg rolls from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini jalapeño popper egg rolls, jalapeño popper, egg rolls, appetizer, fried, cheese, spicy