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Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers: Crispy, Creamy, and Addictively Spicy

By Corinne Griffith
May 21, 2025 1 Min Read
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Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers 🌶️🥓🧀

Looking for a snack that checks every box—crispy, creamy, spicy, cheesy, and bacon-loaded? These Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers are the ultimate party appetizer. They’re like jalapeño poppers and eggrolls had a beautiful, spicy baby—and you’re going to want to make them again and again.

Perfect for game day, parties, or just a serious craving, they come together fast and deliver melty cheese, smoky bacon, and fiery jalapeños in every bite.


Why I Love This Recipe

They’re golden, crunchy on the outside and melty, savory, and a little spicy on the inside. Best of all, they’re made with simple ingredients and fry up in just minutes. Dip them in ranch, queso, or your favorite sauce and you’ve got a snack that disappears fast.


Ingredients

  • 7–8 eggroll wrappers
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Filling:

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Mix until fully blended.

2. Assemble the Eggrolls:

Place one eggroll wrapper on a clean surface, corner facing you like a diamond.
Scoop a small ball of filling (about 2 tablespoons) into the center.
Wet the edges with water.
Fold the side corners inward over the filling, then roll the bottom corner up and over tightly, sealing the top edge.
Repeat with remaining wrappers.

3. Fry:

Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
Fry eggrolls in batches, turning once, for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

4. Serve:

Serve hot with ranch, chipotle mayo, queso, or your favorite dipping sauce.


Tips for Success

  • Seal well! Make sure edges are tightly closed so filling doesn’t escape during frying.
  • Not into frying? Try brushing with oil and baking at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping once.
  • Make ahead: Fill and roll eggrolls ahead of time. Store in the fridge (covered) for up to a day, then fry when ready.
  • Use gloves when chopping jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.

Serving Suggestions & Pairings

These poppers go great with:

  • Beer Cheese Dip
  • Crockpot Nacho Dip
  • Sheet Pan Quesadillas
  • Dorito Casserole
  • And for a sweet contrast: Jolly Rancher Edible Shot Glasses

Storage & Leftovers

  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer to re-crisp.
  • Freeze: Freeze before frying—just thaw slightly and fry as directed.
  • Best enjoyed hot and fresh, but they reheat well with a little crisping!

More Recipes You’ll Love

Can’t get enough cheesy, snackable apps? Try:

  • Beer Cheese Dip
  • Crockpot Nacho Dip
  • Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Final Thoughts

Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers are crispy, spicy, creamy, and cheesy—basically everything a great appetizer should be. Once you try these, you’ll never go back to boring party snacks again.

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Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers: Crispy, Creamy, and Addictively Spicy

Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers: Crispy, Creamy, and Addictively Spicy

Bacon Jalapeño Eggroll Poppers 🌶️🥓🧀

Prep: min | Cook: min | Total: min

Servings:

Ingredients

  • 7–8 eggroll wrappers
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

  1. Make the Filling:: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.Mix until fully blended.
  2. Assemble the Eggrolls:: Place one eggroll wrapper on a clean surface, corner facing you like a diamond.Scoop a small ball of filling (about 2 tablespoons) into the center.Wet the edges with water.Fold the side corners inward over the filling, then roll the bottom corner up and over tightly, sealing the top edge.Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  3. Fry:: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).Fry eggrolls in batches, turning once, for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  4. Serve:: Serve hot with ranch, chipotle mayo, queso, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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