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Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls

These Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next big gathering or game day event. They offer a delightful combination of creamy, crunchy, cheesy, and spicy flavors all wrapped up in a bite-sized package.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 22 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4-6 strips bacon cooked and chopped
  • 3-5 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly & Cooking
  • 22 wonton wrappers
  • Cooking spray for baking
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for extra crispy baking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for extra crispy baking or frying

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, diced jalapenos, sliced green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 4-6 strips bacon, 3-5 jalapenos, 2 green onions, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper
  2. Prepare your workstation by placing a wonton wrapper on a flat surface with one point facing toward you (like a diamond shape).
    22 wonton wrappers
  3. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the bottom one-third of the wrapper.
  4. Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger or a pastry brush.
  5. Fold the side corners inward over the filling, then roll the wrapper up tightly from the bottom to the top point. Ensure the edges are completely sealed to prevent the filling from leaking. Repeat this process for all wrappers.
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place the egg rolls on the sheet with the seam side down. For maximum crispiness, stir together the melted butter and vegetable oil, then brush the mixture over the tops. Bake for 5 minutes, flip the egg rolls, brush the other side with the butter-oil mixture, and bake for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
    Cooking spray, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  1. Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a Dutch oven, deep stock pot, or deep-fat fryer. Carefully place the egg rolls in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning as needed until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly before serving.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Notes

To control the heat level, remove all seeds and the inner white membrane from the jalapenos before dicing. These egg rolls can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them.