Spicy Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburger Eggrolls
These crispy eggrolls are filled with a delicious blend of seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and cream cheese, and spicy jalapeños, creating a fun and flavorful appetizer or meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- tongs
- wire rack
- paper towels
- deep pot or Dutch oven (for frying) or baking sheet (for baking) or air fryer (for air frying)
Ingredients
Eggroll Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced pickled jalapeños
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
Assembly and Cooking
- 12-16 eggroll wrappers
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) OR cooking spray for baking/air frying
- Buttermilk ranch dressing For dipping
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Fold in cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and softened cream cheese until combined; allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Assemble the Eggrolls
- Lay an eggroll wrapper diagonally and place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center, forming a log.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners.
- Roll the eggroll tightly from the bottom up, dampening the top corner with water to seal it.
- Repeat this process for the remaining eggrolls until all filling is used.
Cook the Eggrolls
- To fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry 3-4 eggrolls for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), spray eggrolls with cooking spray, and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To air fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C), spray eggrolls with cooking spray, and cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve the hot eggrolls with buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For extra spice, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef filling. Ensure the cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps in the filling. If baking or air frying, don't overcrowd the tray/basket to allow for even crisping. These eggrolls are best served immediately for optimal crispness.