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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Makes 16 egg rolls (8 servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 16 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • oil spray or 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains. Drain in a colander for 2 minutes to remove excess fat.
  • Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the ketchup, mustard, garlic powder and salt. Cook 1 minute, then remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Fold the shredded cheddar and chopped pickles into the cooled beef; if the filling is still warm, the cheese will clump instead of staying in distinct shreds, which is what you want.
  • Lay a wrapper in a diamond shape and spoon 1/4 cup of filling onto the lower third.
  • Fold the bottom point over the filling, fold in both sides, and roll tightly away from you, brushing the final corner with egg wash to seal.
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers, keeping them covered with a damp paper towel so they stay pliable.
  • Air fry at 380°F: arrange seam side down with space between each roll, spray with oil, and cook 8 minutes. Flip and cook 4 minutes more, until golden and firm when pressed.
  • Or bake at 400°F on a parchment-lined sheet, brushed with butter, for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping halfway, until the wrapper is deep gold and blistered.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar and paprika in a small bowl until smooth; no cooking needed.
  • Rest the egg rolls 2 minutes before serving with the sauce for dipping.

Good to Know

Swap the cheddar for American cheese slices torn into pieces if that is what is already in the fridge; it melts even softer inside the wrapper.