Description
Crunchy egg rolls filled with a creamy blend of cheese, jalapeños, and optional bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3–4 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for sealing edges)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower oil)
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, finely diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper until smooth.
- Fill the egg rolls: Lay an egg roll wrapper, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the filling near the center, fold, and roll tightly.
- Heat the oil: In a frying pan, heat oil to around 350°F (175°C) for frying.
- Fry the egg rolls: Carefully fry filled rolls for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain & serve: Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Make-ahead filling for convenience. Air fry for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg