Everyone loves this fun and easy copycat bacon cheeseburger egg rolls recipe.
This homemade version is chockfull of seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, and loads of melty cheese wrapped up and fried to crispy perfection.
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Are My Favorite Appetizer Because…
- This crispy, crunchy, and tasty mashup of cheeseburgers and egg rolls has the best flavor and texture.
- Disney, the Cheesecake Factory, and Applebees all have a version, but this homemade recipe is ready in minutes and you don’t need to wait in line.
- Make in advance and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer for fast snacking any time.
Ingredients and Add-Ins
Egg Roll Wrappers: Egg roll wrappers can be located in the produce, deli, or frozen sections of the supermarket. You can use one wrapper for light and crispy party apps, or use two wrappers for thicker dinner-style wraps.
Meat: Use ground beef or any leftover ground or shredded turkey or chicken. Bacon crumbles add smoky flavor and crunch but can be omitted for extra meat if desired.
Sauce: Ketchup and BBQ sauce are cheeseburger standards and in egg rolls, they provide juicy, tangy flavor. Use both or either in this recipe.
Seasonings: Mix and match the seasoning ingredients to suit your preference. Some adobo, cayenne, or red pepper flakes add a kick of spicy heat. You can also use a DIY steak seasoning or a zesty Cajun blend.
Variations: Mix and match the cheddar for mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend. Swap out half the meat for finely shredded cabbage or chopped veggies for a healthier egg roll.
How to Make Cheeseburger Rolls
Make the Filling: Fry bacon and then sautee the onions. Brown the beef and stir in bacon, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Remove the meat mixture from heat and stir in ketchup and BBQ sauce.
Stuff the Wrappers: Fold meat filling with bacon and cheese inside a wrap.
Cook the Rolls: Fry each egg roll until golden and drain on paper towels.
Delish Dips to Try
Homemade barbecue sauce, ketchup, and ranch dressing are delish dips to try. I also like teriyaki sauce and sweet and sour sauce, especially for parties and potlucks. Serve cheeseburger egg rolls next to a bowl of creamy coleslaw, and some tasty French fries.
Leftovers?
Cheeseburger egg rolls make the best leftovers. Keep them in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a skillet with a little oil, baked in the oven, or the air fryer. For extra crispy egg rolls, spray them with pan release before reheating.
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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef or turkey or chicken
- 3-4 slices bacon
- ½ sweet onion diced
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 3 Tablespoon barbecue sauce optional
- 3 Tablespoon ketchup optional
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- oil for frying
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- water for moistening edges
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium high heat, add bacon. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until bacon reaches desired crispiness. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel. Crumble or chop bacon.
- To the same skillet, add diced onion and sautee until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute more, stir constantly so the garlic does not burn. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add ground meat and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Break up the meat with a meat chopper or a wooden spoon. Drain meat if necessary.
- To the skillet, add back the meat and onions, then add all purpose seasoning, chili powder, garlic power, paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, and white pepper. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and add barbecue sauce and ketchup if using.
- Transfer meat mixture to a bowl.
- Clean frying pan and fill half way with oil. Preheat it on medium while preparing the eggrolls.
To Make the Egg Rolls:
- Lay out an egg roll wrapper. Place meat filling diagonally on wrap. Add cheese and bacon crumbles.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling.
- Roll snuggly halfway to cover filling and fold both sides in against filling, keeping everything fairly tight.
- Using a brush or your fingers, moisten edges of the flap of the wrapper with water.
- Roll wrapper up, seal top corner, and lay flat side down until ready to cook.
- Once the eggrolls are all rolled, the oil should be hot enough (350˚F).
- Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes. As soon as the edges are golden, flip the egg roll over. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with barbecue sauce, ketchup, and your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
- Reheat egg rolls on the stovetop, in the oven, or in an air fryer.
- For extra crispy egg rolls, spray them with a bit of pan release before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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