Name: Cheeseburger Egg Rolls with Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 17 Egg roll wrappers; 1 lb Ground beef (80/20); 2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1/2 Yellow onion (medium, small dice); 1/2 cup Pickles (diced); 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded); Canola or vegetable oil (for frying); 1 Egg; 1 tbsp Water; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 3 tbsp Sweet pickle relish; 1 tbsp Yellow onion (finely minced); 1 tbsp White vinegar; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 2 tsp Yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 tsp Salt

Ingredients

17 egg roll wrappers

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 yellow onion (medium, small dice)

1/2 cup pickles (diced)

2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Canola or vegetable oil (for frying)

1 egg

1 tbsp water

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3 tbsp sweet pickle relish

1 tbsp yellow onion (finely minced)

1 tbsp white vinegar

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tsp yellow mustard

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned with no pink remaining. Remove from heat and drain excess fat.

Step 2: Add diced yellow onions to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese, diced pickles, salt, and pepper. Mix until the cheese is slightly melted. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 3: Prepare an egg wash by whisking together the egg and water. Lay out an egg roll wrapper and moisten the edges with the egg wash. Place 3-4 tablespoons of the cooled filling on the lower third of the wrapper.

Step 4: Roll the corner closest to you over the filling, gently tucking it under. Press down lightly on each side of the filling to flatten the wrapper. Fold in the right and left corners towards the center.

Step 5: Brush the top corner of the wrapper with egg wash and roll tightly to seal the egg roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 6: Heat oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry 5 to 6 egg rolls at a time, cooking about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7: Remove egg rolls from oil and drain on paper towels. Transfer them to a wire rack to keep the bottoms crisp.

Step 8: For the Big Mac sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, finely minced onion, paprika, white vinegar, onion powder, and salt until smooth and combined.

Step 9: Serve the cheeseburger egg rolls warm with the Big Mac sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a dash of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the beef mixture.

Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy egg rolls.

Swap cheddar cheese for American or pepper jack for a different taste.

Try baking the egg rolls at 425°F for 15-20 minutes as a lighter alternative to frying.

Use homemade egg roll wrappers or frozen store-bought ones for convenience.

FAQs

Can I make these egg rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the egg rolls and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator for a few hours before frying. Just make sure to fry or bake them shortly before serving to keep them crispy.

What can I use instead of ground beef?

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Plant-based ground meat alternatives also work well if you want a vegetarian-friendly version.