Description
Crispy eggrolls filled with creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and smoky bacon—these party snacks are a crowd-pleaser and disappear fast at any gathering. Easy to make, customizable, and perfect for dipping in ranch or chipotle sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggroll wrappers (standard 6×6-inch size)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 medium jalapeños, finely diced (about 1/2 cup; remove seeds for less heat)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 3 cups)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Fry or bake bacon until crispy (8-10 minutes at 400°F if baking). Drain and chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped bacon, diced jalapeños, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Lay out eggroll wrappers on a clean surface. Keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Beat egg in a small bowl for egg wash.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of each wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll up tightly. Brush the edge with egg wash to seal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Test with a scrap wrapper—it should bubble instantly.
- Add 3-4 eggrolls at a time, seam-side down. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Use tongs to flip. Drain on paper towels.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with ranch, chipotle mayo, or your favorite dip.
- Optional: Keep finished eggrolls warm in a 200°F oven as you fry batches.
- For air fryer: Spray each eggroll lightly with oil. Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
For milder eggrolls, remove all jalapeño seeds. Use super crispy bacon for best texture. Don’t overfill wrappers—stick to 2 tablespoons filling per roll. Keep oil at 350°F for perfect crunch. Freeze un-fried rolls for make-ahead convenience. Serve hot and crispy for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggroll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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