Spicy, Appetizer, Party Food (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided.
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1 pound boneless chicken breast, diced.
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1/2 cup diced yellow onion.
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6 jalapeños, seeded and diced.
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese.
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4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled.
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1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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16 eggroll wrappers.
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water.
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Vegetable oil, for frying.
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1/2 cup ranch dressing for serving.
# Instructions:
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large bowl and set aside.
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Return the skillet to heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onion and jalapeños, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to the bowl with chicken and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
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Add cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese, bacon, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper to the chicken mixture. Mix until combined.
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To assemble the egg rolls, place one wrapper with the point facing you. Add 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of the wrapper and spread it slightly to form a log. Fold one pointed side over the filling, fold in the ends, and then roll it up to form a tight log. Seal the final edge with the cornstarch mixture. Continue assembling the remaining egg rolls.
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Fill a large pot with oil at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F. Once hot, carefully drop a few egg rolls in at a time and fry, turning often, until brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with ranch dressing.
# Notes:
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For a milder flavor, reduce the number of jalapeños or remove all the seeds.
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These egg rolls freeze well. After frying, let them cool, then freeze individually before storing in a sealed container. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
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Great for game day parties or appetizers.