Description
Crispy cheeseburger egg rolls combine classic American comfort food with Asian-inspired wrapping techniques. Packed with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and golden-brown crunch, these appetizers deliver an irresistible flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese:
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wrapper and Cooking Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil (for frying)
Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ketchup (for dipping)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mustard (for dipping)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, incorporating diced onions, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Crumble the meat while cooking until it reaches a deep brown color and completely renders.
- Transfer the meat from heat and gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring complete integration and allowing the cheese to melt seamlessly. Allow the mixture to cool and slightly solidify for easier handling.
- Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean surface, creating a diamond shape. Centralize the seasoned beef and cheese mixture toward the bottom corner of the wrapper.
- Carefully envelope the filling by lifting the bottom point over the mixture, then compress the side edges inward to create a tight seal. Roll the wrapper upward with firm, consistent pressure to form a compact parcel.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep pan, maintaining a consistent medium temperature. Delicately submerge the prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, rotating periodically to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Extract the crispy egg rolls using tongs, transferring them onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil and maintain optimal crunchiness.
- Present the cheeseburger egg rolls immediately with complementary ketchup and mustard for dipping, creating an interactive culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the beef mixture by adding Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami flavor and complexity.
- Chill the beef filling before wrapping to prevent soggy egg rolls and ensure clean, tight rolling.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique taste profiles.
- Use an air fryer at 375°F for 8-10 minutes for a healthier, lower-oil cooking method that maintains crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg