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Turn your favorite burger into crunchy, easy-to-hold snacks with these game-changing eggrolls. Every mouthful combines well-seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and a super crisp wrapper, making an addictive mix of Western and Eastern food styles.
I tried cooking these many different ways and found that keeping your oil at the right heat gives you that perfect golden wrapper while making sure the cheese melts just right.
Key Ingredients
- Ground beef: Pick 80/20 meat-to-fat mix for the best taste and juiciness
- Whole garlic cloves: Hard and smelly ones, skip the jarred stuff
- Yellow onions: They add the right amount of flavor without being too much
- Good Worcestershire sauce: Brings that extra rich flavor kick
- Real cheddar cheese: Grate it yourself for smoother melting
- Egg roll wrappers: Make sure they're new and bendy
- Plain vegetable oil: One that won't burn when it gets hot
- Smoky paprika: Adds that hint of backyard grill taste
- Black pepper: Crack it fresh from the mill
Cooking Steps
- Making Your Mix:
- Cook onions till see-through and sweet-smelling. Toss in garlic just long enough to smell good, don't let it brown. Cook beef in smaller amounts to get those tasty brown bits. Add all your spices and let everything cool down a bit.
- Putting It Together:
- Set your wrapper down like a diamond, keeping it neat. Put a strip of filling just below the middle. Fold the bottom point up over your filling and tuck it in snug. Bring in the sides, then roll upward and stick the last corner down with a dab of water.
- Frying Them Up:
- Get your oil to 350°F and try to keep it there the whole time. Don't crowd the pan - give each roll room to swim. Watch for that even golden-brown color all around.
- Getting Rid of Extra Oil:
- Set finished rolls on a wire rack with paper towels underneath so they stay crispy while the extra oil drips away.
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My kids showed me that adding some pickle relish to the mix really makes it taste like a true burger and these treats vanish even quicker during family get-togethers.
Serving Suggestions
Show off these golden treats on a wooden board or nice platter, lining them up at an angle with little bowls of dipping sauces between them. You might want to make a 'burger sauce station' with pink fry sauce, smoky chipotle mayo, sweet-tangy honey mustard, and warm cheese dip. Add some green parsley or tiny sprouts for color, and throw in some pickle spears for that real burger joint feel.
Tasty Twists
Try changing up what goes inside for new flavors. Make a bacon version by mixing in crispy bacon bits. Spice things up with pepper jack and chopped jalapeños. For mushroom lovers, add cooked mushrooms and use Swiss instead of cheddar. You could even make a morning version with eggs and breakfast sausage.
Keeping Them Fresh
You can keep uncooked rolls in the fridge for a day if you cover them with slightly wet paper towels so they won't dry out. To save them longer, freeze the uncooked rolls separately on a baking sheet with parchment, then pack them in freezer bags for up to three months. When you want to cook them, just fry them frozen, adding an extra minute or two.
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These burger eggrolls are the best mix of comfort food and party snack. After making tons of batches, I've learned that careful wrapping and watching the cooking temp makes all the difference. The mix of everyday burger taste in a crispy shell makes these perfect for everything from sports parties to family movie nights. Whether you serve them as starters or the main meal, these fun rolls always get people talking and smiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I swap in other mushroom varieties?
- Sure, try button, cremini, or shiitake mushrooms. Just pick ones with similar sizes so they'll cook evenly.
- → How can I make sure my mushrooms stay crunchy?
- Mix the fried mushrooms into your sauce right before you're ready to eat, and cook the sauce down so it's thick enough to stick without making everything soggy.
- → What if I want mine milder?
- You can cut back on or skip the green chilies and use less chili sauce to tone down the heat.
- → What goes well with these mushrooms?
- They taste great with a side of fried rice, noodles, or as a starter before Asian soup.
- → Is it possible to use an air fryer instead?
- Definitely! After coating them, add a light oil brush and air fry at 380°F for about 8-10 minutes, turning them over halfway.