Cheeseburger Egg Rolls wrap a savory beef, onion, cheddar, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire filling in crisp pastry. They carry familiar burger flavors in a compact fried appetizer, with a tightly folded wrapper keeping the melted filling inside.
The recipe yields 12–15 egg rolls, or 12 servings, in 40 minutes: 25 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. Cool the filling slightly before wrapping, seal with beaten egg, and keep the deep-frying oil at exactly 350°F.
Cheeseburger Egg Roll Ingredients
Choose 1 pound ground beef or turkey; this version uses beef. The filling also needs 1 small finely chopped onion, 1 cup shredded cheddar, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
For assembly and frying, use 12–15 egg-roll wrappers, 1 large beaten egg for sealing, and enough vegetable oil to cover the rolls during deep frying.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Fried Cheese Balls.
How to Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
- Over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound beef with the chopped onion, crumbling the meat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cheddar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper until cheese melts. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Put about 2 tablespoons filling in each wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, roll tightly, and seal the top corner with beaten egg.
- Heat deep vegetable oil to 350°F.
- Fry a few rolls at a time for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Brown Meat and Onion Together
Add the Cheeseburger Seasonings
Cool the Filling Slightly
Fold the Bottom Corner First
Roll Tightly and Seal with Egg
Heat Deep Oil to 350°F
Fry Only a Few at a Time
Drain with a Slotted Spoon
Serve the Egg Rolls Hot
Baked Option and Storage
Conclusion
Brown 1 pound beef and one small onion over medium-high, drain, then melt in cheddar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly. Put about 2 tablespoons filling in each of 12–15 wrappers, fold, roll, and egg-seal. Deep-fry a few at a time at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side, then drain and serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many cheeseburger egg rolls does this make?
The filling makes 12–15 egg rolls, listed as 12 servings.
- → Why must the filling cool before wrapping?
Slight cooling reduces steam that could soften the wrappers and makes them easier to fold tightly.
- → What temperature should the frying oil reach?
Heat enough vegetable oil to cover the rolls to exactly 350°F, or 175°C.
- → Can cheeseburger egg rolls be baked?
Yes. Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, understanding that they will be less crisp than deep-fried rolls.