Description
Crispy Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bombs are stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy dough and served with a creamy ranch dip. Perfect for parties or game day!
Ingredients
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
– 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
– 1 package of crescent roll dough
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon pepper
– Oil for frying
– 1 cup ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
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2. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and chopped jalapeños.
3. 2. Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
4. 3. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
5. 4. Roll the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
6. 5. Roll the stuffed dough in breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
7. 6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
8. 7. Fry the cheese bombs in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
9. 8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
10. 9. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
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Notes
– You can adjust the spiciness by using fresh jalapeños instead of pickled ones.
– For a healthier version, you can bake the cheese bombs at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bomb
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeño poppers, cheese bombs, appetizers