Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls

Jalapeno popper egg roll opened on a cutting board.

Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls are packed with a rich blend of cream cheese, melty cheddar, and the perfect kick of jalapeños. They’re the best of both worlds, combining the flavors you love in jalapeño poppers with the satisfying crunch of an egg roll wrapper.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings Egg Rolls

Calories 575kcal

Equipment

large saute pan
large mixing bowl
Tongs

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 strips cooked bacon crumbled
4 jalapenos
1 Tablespoon fresh chives
10 egg roll wrappers
Oil for frying

Instructions

Preheat a large saute pan with high sides with about 2” deep of vegetable oil. Do not turn the temperature above low/medium.
In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese with the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and black pepper until creamy and well mixed.
Cut the stems off the jalapenos and remove the seeds and mince into small pieces.
Cut the fresh chives into small pieces.
Add the cheese, bacon, jalapenos and chives into the cream cheese.
Mix all the ingredients well.
Take a wrapper and lay it on a flat surface. Place about 2-3 Tbsp of filling in the center of the wrapper on a diagonal line. Take the opposite corners and fold over the filling. Roll the rest of the wrapper up like a burrito, taking care to keep it tight.
Dip your fingers in water to seal the edge closed. Repeat until all the egg rolls are filled.
Use tongs to gently place 3-4 egg rolls into the hot oil and fry about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the eggroll is golden brown. Don’t crowd the pan as it will lower the temperature of the oil.
Once they are golden, remove and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb some of the excess oil. Repeat until all egg rolls are fried.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, sour cream, ranch, etc!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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