Texas Twinkie Egg Rolls are one of the most flavor packed appetizers you can serve.
Jalapeno poppers are one of my favorite things to make when it comes to game day food. For this recipe, I took it to the next level by adding smoked brisket into some jalapeño popper egg rolls.
These things turned out crunchy one the outside with a smokey, gooey inside – they really are the perfect appetizer.
Be sure to give these a try for your next gathering or game day, you won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients you will need
Meat: Smoked brisket and bacon
Pepper: Jalapeño peppers
Filling: Room temperature cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, green onions,
Egg roll: XL egg roll wrappers or wonton wrapper
Oil for frying: Vegetable, canola or beef tallow
Homemade ranch: Sour cream, mayo, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
How to make Texas Twinkie Egg Rolls
Fry up bacon in a large skillet over medium low heat. remove them once they’re crispy and put them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
Chop the crispy bacon, smoked brisket, jalapeño peppers, green onions into bite size pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the brisket, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, chopped bacon, green onions, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
Tip: If you do not have smoked brisket, cooked and seasoned ground beef also works great.
How to Assemble the Texas Twinkie Egg Rolls
Lay out the egg roll wrapper so that the bottom point is facing you.
Place 3 tablespoons of filling on the bottom third of the wrapper – you can add shredded mozzarella cheese in the egg roll for an even more cheesy experience.
Take the bottom corner of the wrapper and roll it over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
Fold the sides in then dip your finger in a bit of water and run it along the edges of the wrapper.
Finish rolling the egg roll making sure all of the sides are secure. Repeat the process until all egg rolls are wrapped.
You can either discard or save the remaining wrappers to use for another recipe like my viral Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls.
Put together the homemade ranch then put it in an airtight container and place it in the fridge for serving.
Pour oil into a large cast iron skillet until there is an inch of oil on the bottom. You can also use a deep fryer or large pot for this process. Heat oil to a medium-high heat of 375° F.
Place the egg rolls in the hot oil, rotate them every 2-3 minutes.
If you are putting them in a deep fryer, place the homemade egg rolls in hot oil for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the fried egg roll from oil then place on a wire rack with a baking sheet lined with paper towels underneath to allow the excess oil to drip off.
Slice the egg rolls diagonally then serve them warm with homemade ranch dressing or a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Looking for other delicious appetizers?
Be sure to check out some of my other favorite appetizers to serve up!
Smoked Pepperoni Pizza Dip – This dip is super easy to make and it’s loaded with smokey pizza flavor. Add your favorite toppings and serve this one up at your next gathering.
Smoked Street Corn Queso – Smoked cheese loaded with flavors of street corn for the perfect bite. This is one of my most popular recipes and is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
Bourbon Bacon Jam Wings – Smoked chicken wings coated in bacon jam. These wings are unlike anything you’ve had before. Sweet, sticky and packed with flavor!
BBQ Beef Croissant Sandwich – Looking for a main dish to serve for a crowd? These BBQ beef sandwiches are a family favorite and they’re super simple to make. This recipe will go a long ways and feed a crowd.
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Texas Twinkie Egg Rolls
Texas Twinkie Egg Rolls are the perfect appetizer! Loaded with brisket, bacon and cheese then fried for a delicious crispy bite.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg rolls 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked brisket (finely chopped up)
- 8 oz of softened Philadelphia cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (4) freshly diced jalapenos (remove seeds and core)
- 8 oz bacon
- ¼ cup green onions
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 8 Egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
- Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Fry up bacon in a frying pan over medium low heat until crispy. Chop bacon into bite size pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the brisket, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, chopped bacon, green onions, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Lay out the egg roll wrapper so that the bottom point is facing you. Place 3 tbsp on the bottom third of the egg roll wrapper, then take the bottom of the wrapper and roll it over the top of the cream cheese filling
- Fold the sides in then dip your finger in water and run it along the edge of the wrapper.
- Finish rolling the egg roll making sure all of the sides are secure. Repeat the process until all egg rolls are wrapped.
- In a skillet, pour in oil until there is an inch of oil on the bottom. Preheat oil to 375°F, once preheated, fry the egg rolls for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil then place on a wire rack with a pan underneath to allow the oil to drip off.
- Slice the egg rolls diagonally then serve them warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Fry the egg rolls in beef tallow for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: American
