Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

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Enjoy the flavors and textures of a regular cheeseburger in the form of bite-size egg rolls with this indulgent Cheeseburger Egg Rolls recipe!

These cheeseburger eggrolls are perfect for a party, game night, or for football season for tailgating.

These easy cheeseburger egg rolls are loaded with juicy ground beef, shredded cheese, onion, dill pickle, and seasoning – perfect as party appetizers with a crispy, golden brown shell, and dipping sauce or as a main meal with fries, vegetables, or salad.  If you prefer a hamburger egg roll or ground beef egg roll instead, omit the cheese.

The cheeseburger filling makes these tasty egg rolls an awesome snack for any time.

Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Why This Recipe Works
• What You’ll Need To Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
• Equipment
• Ingredients
• How To Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
• Recipe Tips
• Variations
• What To Serve With Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
• FAQs
• More Recipes
• Recipe
• Reviews

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Disney Snack. These Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are inspired by the popular Disney Parks snack food – perfect for any Disney fan!
• Cooking Choice. There are various methods of cooking these scrumptious egg rolls for you to choose from – in the oven, pan-fried, or in an air fryer!
• Delicious. Cheeseburger egg rolls have a delicious cheeseburger filling and are finger-licking party appetizers with versatile ingredients that you can serve with your favorite dipping sauce. 

Why This Recipe Works

• Step By Step Instructions. This cheeseburger egg roll recipe includes step-by-step instructions with photos for making this dish from scratch. This ensures that you don't get lost along the way and impress those to whom you serve these egg rolls. 
• Pantry Ingredients. Most of the ingredients used in this recipe are likely to already be in your pantry, and if not, are readily accessible in your local grocery store.
• Recipe Tips. You don't need to scroll too far before coming across helpful recipe tips and tricks to make your cooking experience stress-free and enjoyable. 
• Thoroughly Tested. I've made these cheeseburger egg rolls for parties, game day, and family snacks for quite some time which means that you can trust that I'm guiding you with tried and true techniques and processes. 
• Variation Included. Recipe variations have been included in case you want to make slight tweaks to these cheeseburger egg rolls when catering to personal preferences. 
• Serving Suggestions. Serving suggestions are provided in this recipe that you can use if you want to bulk up this recipe and turn it into a main meal.

What You’ll Need To Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Equipment

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• Dutch Oven or Air Fryer
• Mixing Bowl Set
• Sheet Pan
• Tongs

Ingredients

Below, I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions if you don't have a specific ingredient. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.

• Ground beef – Ground beef will add to the flavor of a classic beef burger. I tend to opt for a higher quality ground beef for my recipes as I've found this to increase the flavor of the dish but go ahead and use whatever you have on hand. You could also use ground sausage for these cheeseburger egg rolls. 
• Salt – This always elevates the flavors in a dish. You can use table salt or kosher salt.
• Garlic and onion powder – Provide that umami flavor and get absorbed by the meat very well. 
• Black pepper – I like to use freshly cracked black pepper. However, you can use regular black pepper or white pepper.
• Cumin – This Mexican seasoning adds an earthy flavor to the meat and gives it a hint of Mexican flavor.
• Cheddar – If possible, opt for a block of cheese that you shred yourself rather than pre-shredded cheese. Pre Shredded cheese, while a convenient choice, has less flavor and melts poorly. Other cheeses can also be used in these egg rolls. 
• Onion – Diced. White or yellow onions work well for these egg rolls (both are sweeter tasting than other varieties of onions and are the popular choice for cheeseburger recipes). 
• Dill pickles – Diced. If you don't enjoy dill pickles, use dill relish instead. I love using dill pickles since they add to that tangy flavor of a classic burger recipe. Dill relish will provide a slightly sweeter taste. 
• Egg roll wrappers – You'll need 15 for this recipe and more if you intend to double the recipe for party appetizers. Spring roll wrappers can also be used for this recipe although they aren't as sturdy. 
• Water – For brushing the corners of the egg roll wrappers when folding and sealing the assembled egg rolls.  
• Oil – For frying the cheeseburger egg rolls. Something like vegetable oil is a great choice for this recipe. 

How To Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

How To Make Cheeseburger Filling

1. Preheat 3″ of oil to 375° in a large stockpot.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat add beef, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and cumin.
3. Cook the seasoned ground beef until browned.
4. Once cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and drain any excess fat.
5. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine cooked seasoned meat mixture, cheddar cheese, onion, and pickles.
6. Gather egg roll wrappers to prepare to make the egg rolls.

How To Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

1. Place the egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with one corner facing you. Spoon 3 Tbsp of filling onto the center of the wrapper.
2. Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling.
3. Next, fold the two outward corners into the center like an envelope.
4. Brush the remaining top corner with water and roll the egg roll up to seal. Repeat the rolling process with the remaining wrappers.
5. Once all the egg rolls are wrapped and the oil is heated, carefully add four egg rolls to the preheated oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until they are sufficiently golden brown. Once cooked, remove from the pot and place on a plate or baking sheet.
6. Repeat the frying process until all egg rolls are fried. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or condiments.

Recipe Tips

• Block Cheese. Shredding your cheese from a block of cheese instead of having purchased pre-shredded cheese always seems to be best for overall taste. Freshly shredded cheese also melts better. 
• Don’t Overcrowd. It's important that you don't overcrowd the egg rolls in the pan while frying which is why I only fry four at a time. If you do, they won't crisp up as they should. 
• Quality Ingredients. High-quality ground beef will provide maximum flavor in these egg rolls. While you can opt to use lean ground beef, regular ground beef packs a ton of flavor thanks to its fatty content in it. Just make sure that you drain off any excess fat once the ground beef has been browned otherwise it can make the mixture overly soggy.
• Drain Excess Oil. Allow any excess oil from the freshly fried egg rolls to be absorbed by placing them on a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels. You could also place them on a wire rack on top of a tray to catch any oil drippings.  
• Reheating. Egg rolls may be reheated the day after for 1 minute in the air fryer to add back some crispness to the egg roll wrappers. 

Variations

• Change The Cheese. While I've used cheddar cheese for these cheeseburger egg rolls, you can use other cheese such as Provolone cheese, Pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack. 
• Ground Beef Egg Rolls. If you would prefer a hamburger egg roll instead of a cheeseburger egg roll, then just leave out the cheese altogether.
• Dill Please. The tangy flavor and crunch provided by the dill pickles always remind me of a classic cheeseburger but dill relish could also be used. 
• Spring Rolls. You can make these cheeseburger egg rolls with egg roll wrappers or with spring roll wrappers. I prefer using the egg roll wrappers since they hold together better and are usually thicker, making them extra crispy once fried. 
• Change The Filling. You could add other ingredients to the filling such as Dijon Mustard and Worcestershire sauce. The mustard adds another tangy element while the Worcestershire sauce adds a salty bite. 
• Choose Cooking Method. These cheeseburger egg rolls can be baked in the oven or air fried as alternative cooking methods to pan frying. See Notes Section of Recipe Card at the bottom of the post for oven and air frying methods.
• Ground Turkey. Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef if you'd prefer a lighter version of this recipe.
• Bacon! Add some chopped bacon to the ground beef to make a bacon cheeseburger egg roll!
• Make It Spicy. Add a kick of heat to these egg rolls by drizzling some hot sauce over the ground beef mixture just prior to folding and sealing the wrappers. 

What To Serve With Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Stick with the cheeseburger theme of this dish and serve your egg rolls with a side of fries, coleslaw, or onion rings as the main meal for lunch or dinner.

You can also enjoy these cheeseburger egg rolls as appetizers or snacks alongside your favorite dipping sauce such as BBQ sauce or ranch sauce. 

FAQs

WHAT IS THE TEXTURE OF THESE EGG ROLLS?

These cheeseburger egg rolls are crispy and crunchy on the outside with a soft and juicy filling consisting of flavorful ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, onion, and dill pickles. 

CAN I AIR FRY THESE CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS?

Absolutely! The air fryer is a great choice if you'd prefer to cook with less oil and have minimal mess or cleanup to deal with while still ending up with an ultra crispy batch of egg rolls! 

To air fry, these egg rolls, simply follow the recipe steps right up until the egg rolls have been assembled, then coat all sides of the egg rolls with cooking spray. Add the egg rolls in batches to the air fryer basket and cook for about 12 minutes at 375F. It's also a good idea to flip the egg rolls mid-cook to ensure that they brown on all sides. 

CAN I BAKE THESE CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS INSTEAD?

Yes! Baking is another way to cook these egg rolls. Once assembled, lightly brush both sides of the egg rolls with olive oil and then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet (with the end of the wrapper facing down) to bake in the oven at 400F for about 12-13 minutes, turning each roll over halfway through the baking. 

ARE THESE CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS GLUTEN-FREE?

No, they aren't, as egg roll wrappers are made with regular flour. If you'd like a gluten-free cheeseburger egg roll then I suggest using spring rolls instead which are made with rice flour. 

HOW SHOULD I STORE LEFTOVER CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS? 

Store leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping in mind that the longer they sit in storage the softer the crispy outer wrapping will become from absorbing moisture from the filling.

Reheat these egg rolls in the oven or in an air fryer to get them crispy again. 

CAN I FREEZE THESE CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS?

I recommend you only freeze uncooked assembled egg rolls as the wrappers won't hold up well to the freezing and defrosting process if cooked before storage. 

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