Even my kids love these little poppers which is awesome, because we can hardly ever agree on anything. These make a perfect after school or late night snack. I like whipping some up after dinner and sitting down to a nice family movie or game night with these on our table. Usually I make a double batch just so that I’m sure we don’t run out! They are excellent with the dip recipe here or just with ranch or even nacho cheese. Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at All Recipes:
“Yum,yum, yum!! Made these tonight for super bowl and they were good. Even my 8 year old liked them.”
These are perfect for entertaining guests with. Just make sure you make enough!
Ingredients
4 strips Oscar Mayer bacon
Dipping Sauce:
1/2 cup Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup creme fraiche or Daisy sour cream
2 tablespoons minced green onions, plus some for garnish
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Dough:
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 ounces shredded Kraft extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely diced jalapeno peppers
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble or finely chop. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon.
Mix cream cheese, creme fraiche, green onions, and lime juice together in a bowl. If mixture seems too thick, add enough water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add cold water, butter, reserved bacon fat, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium.
Pour in flour all at once. Stir to mix and mash with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull together, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
When dough is cool, whisk in 1 egg. Mixture will separate slightly. Continue whisking in first egg until mixture pulls back together. Repeat with the second egg.
Scrape down sides of bowl. Add diced jalapeno, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
Using a small scoop, scoop out rounds of dough. Drop rounds of dough into hot oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to a cooling rack.
serve with dipping sauce garnished with a few green onion slices.
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Quick Tip: Use mild yellow cheddar cheese.
Thanks again to All Recipes for this entertaining recipe.