Description
Crispy cheeseburger egg rolls bring classic American diner flavors into a handheld Asian-inspired appetizer. Meaty, cheesy goodness wrapped in golden-brown wrappers creates an irresistible fusion snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable and Condiment Additions:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced pickles
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced onions
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Wrapper and Cooking Ingredient:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Brown ground beef thoroughly in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring no pink remains and draining excess fat completely.
- Incorporate diced onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, allowing ingredients to simmer and meld flavors for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and let mixture cool slightly, then fold in shredded cheddar cheese until uniformly distributed and slightly melted.
- Position egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean surface, placing cheeseburger filling near the bottom corner.
- Fold bottom corner over filling, carefully tuck in side edges, and roll tightly, using water to seal the top corner securely.
- Repeat rolling process until all wrappers are filled, creating uniform egg rolls.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, carefully lowering egg rolls in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes, rotating to ensure even golden-brown coloration and crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried egg rolls onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Serve immediately with complementary dipping sauces like ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding finely chopped jalapeños or bacon bits for extra flavor and heat.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for healthier or vegetarian options.
- Use low-fat cheese and bake instead of frying to create a lighter version of the egg rolls.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for quick assembly later, making meal prep easier.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg