Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
These Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside and loaded with savory ground beef, melty cheddar, pickles, and classic burger seasonings inside. Perfect for parties, game day, or fun family dinners, this easy cheeseburger egg rolls recipe delivers bold comfort food flavor in every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced pickles
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying if deep frying
- Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Optional Dipping Sauce:
- Ketchup and mustard mix
- Burger sauce mayo + ketchup + relish
Instructions
- Cook the Filling
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and diced onions.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, until beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, and mustard.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and diced pickles.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls
- Lay an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into the center.
- Fold bottom corner over filling.
- Fold in both side corners.
- Roll tightly toward the top corner.
- Seal edge with a small amount of water.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Cook
- Deep Fry (Crispiest Option):
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place egg rolls on lined baking sheet.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray lightly with oil.
- Air fry 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly (filling will be hot).
- Slice diagonally if desired.
- Serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Drain grease thoroughly to avoid soggy wrappers.
- Do not overfill to prevent tearing or leaks.
- Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel while assembling.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes for best crispiness.
- Freeze uncooked egg rolls up to 3 months and cook from frozen (add a few extra minutes).