These cheeseburger egg rolls are a must-try appetizer or game-day snack!
Seasoned ground beef, cheese, and bacon are wrapped in egg roll wrappers and then air fried or deep-fried until crispy crunchy. Truly decadent and so very good!
This recipe is a fun fusion of a couple of my favorite foods!
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What are Cheeseburger Egg Rolls?
Cheeseburger egg rolls are a fun appetizer or snack! I’ve seen them served at Applebees, the Cheesecake Factory, and the Magic Kingdom of Disney but the ones we love best are the ones from our own kitchen!
Egg roll wrappers are filled with a bacon cheeseburger flavored filling, wrapped, and then fried. As simple as that!
An Amazing Appetizer!
- These copycat egg rolls can be made right at home. No need to battle the crowds or wait in line.
- These are such good appetizers to serve to guests.
- Cheeseburger egg rolls can be deep fried or cooked in an air fryer.
- It is so easy to make this copycat recipe. The ingredients are simple and the flavor is perfect!
Ingredients & Variations
Egg Roll Wrappers – Egg roll wrappers are usually found in the freezer section, at the deli, or with the tofu products in the veggie areas. There are various brands, some have a little more stretch and others are a little more dry and papery. The stretchy ones work much better for the folding process, but any wrappers will work! If you don’t see them, ask the grocery because most stores have them.
Ground Beef & Bacon – The filling is lean ground beef with onion. Pre-cooked bacon is easy and a bit less fatty but you can use raw bacon too.
Seasonings – The addition of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, a touch of mustard and some BBQ sauce give these lots of saucy flavor. We love cheddar cheese but feel free to use Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
How to Make Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
It won’t take long for the family to realize that these are cooking. It will take even less time for these rolls to be eaten!
- Brown ground beef & onions. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients.
- Add a spoonful of filling and some cheese to each egg roll wrapper.
- Roll and air fry or deep fry per the recipe below.
Leftovers?
These rolls are the best as leftovers. They will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be individually wrapped and frozen and will keep for 3 months in the freezer.
To reheat, add to a frying pan with oil and cook until heated through. They can also be air-fried or baked in the oven until heated through.
So Many Egg Rolls!
- Reuben Egg Rolls – tastes just like a Reuben sandwich
- Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls – the ultimate appetizer
- Air Fryer Egg Rolls – so easy to make
- Egg Roll in a Bowl – a low carb version
- Crispy Homemade Egg Rolls – better than take out
Did you make these Cheeseburger Egg Rolls? Leave us a comment and a rating below!
Equipment
- Deep Fryer optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 egg roll wrappers mine were 5″x5″
- 6 cheddar cheese sticks
- oil for frying
Instructions
- If using raw bacon, chop and cook in a medium skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet to a paper towel-lined plate. If using pre-cooked bacon, you can skip this step. Drain the fat (don't clean the pan).
- In the same pan, brown ground beef and onion until cooked. Drain any fat.
- Add barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Taste the seasoning and add salt & pepper to taste.
- Lay each egg roll wrapper out with a corner pointing towards you. Place 1 ½ tablespoons of beef filling and ½ of a cheese string in the center of each wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrapper with a little bit of water.
- Fold the tip of the egg roll wrapper to the opposite corner creating a triangle shape. Fold in the sides and gently press. Use a dab of water to secure the tip of the wrapper and tightly roll. (If you don’t know how to roll an egg roll it often shows on the package too).
- Preheat oil to 350°F (air fryer instructions below). Fry each egg roll for about 4-5 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Transfer from the oil to a paper towel lined plate. Rest 4-5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with ketchup & mustard.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Snack
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Can the bacon cheeseburger egg rolls be baked instead of fried? If yes, for how long and at what temperature? Also can I use flour tortillas instead of egg roll wraps? Thank you for your time I’m really looking forward to making some of your recipes ! They look absolutely delicious!!!!’
I have never baked these, but I have used an air fryer. If you try baking them, I think you might need to turn them halfway to get them crispy.
These look like the yummiest egg rolls! I’m going to have to make these next time I’m throwing a party or craving a cheeseburger.
These egg rolls are perfect for a party!I hope you enjoy the recipe Bee!
i put them in a deep fryer ,works good
YUM!
Yes lady’s you can bake these cheeseburger egg rolls take a piece tinfoil sprayer with nonstick spray and bake.
Can I use puff pastry instead of egg wrapper cause from here its difficult to buy
I haven’t tried it but I’m sure it would be delicious! Let us know how it goes.
These sound so good. Since you used puff pastries, did you bake them instead of frying?
Made for a family reunion n didn’t have any left!!
I always use the Spring roll wrappers that you find frozen in the Asian market. They’re thinner and fry up crispier than the supermarket kind.
Great tip Christine! Thanks!
I make yacamonda, a version learned while living in Okinawa. I also do the cheeseburger ones. Awesome with some egg drop soup as a meal
love to have wine and cheese with Holly
I appreciate your creativity in using “egg rolls” for so many entrees. Do you have others uses for egg rolls that you haven’t published or new ones? Thanks! Frank
I was wondering how these would hold up after frying then keeping them warm in a crockpot?
I think they might get soggy in a crockpot.
How would I keep these warm to serve at work for a pot luck or re heat if I make the day before?
I haven’t reheated these before. I would think that 400 degrees in the oven for about 15 minutes would be the best choice to keep them crispy. Please let us know how it works out for you!
Or take a air fryer to work with you to reheat quickly and keep crispy.
Put a paper towel in the bottom and under the lid to soak up the moisture
Ok… so I wanted to bake these, but I have tried baking with egg roll/wonton wrappers in the past with NO luck at all… they ALWAYS burst open on me and the filling leaks every where (I made some with a raspberry cream cheese filling). Any tips on how to keep them from splitting. I’ve tried putting melted butter on them but that didn’t work… any help would be great as I prefer to bake over frying my food.
I personally have not baked these but it is a question I have been asked frequently. I am definitely going to have to give it a try so I can share with you!
I do know that there are two types of wrappers, one is more stretchy (like a pasta dough) and one is more papery in texture. I know the papery ones can break if baked, so maybe a different brand would work. When I give it a try, I will add it to the post! :)
Just try dipping your finger in water and follow the seam as if it was an envelope and you are sealing it with the water . This will work just don’t soak it.
I am always looking for something interesting and yummy to make when my grand daughters come to visit. I can’t wait for them to come over again so we can make these together. What do lupia and Paratha look like and can they both be found in the Asian market.
What depth the oil?
Just an inch or so.
I just had to try these. I made them with Paratha instead of the egg roll wrap then baked; delicious
I have made these and froze them for later – I fry them to a very light golden brown, lay them out and freeze them and then store in a ziploc bag. When I am ready to reheat I put them on a baking sheet with Parchment Paper and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes ( convection oven works best). They get crispy when reheated -, its best to use parchment paper, it helps absorb the grease and keeps the rolls from sticking, I also put them seam side UP, when reheating, it keeps them from leakiing as bad
Please, what is a lupia wrapper, and where do you find these?
At a Asian grocery store
Some food warehouses/restaurant suppliers will sell them to you if you go to the warehouse that’s where i get mine
I was wondering if you could make these ahead & freeze?
yes, you can make then ahead of time, and they hold very well in the freezer. i also tried different fillings, like string cheese, marshmallows/chocolate chips, apples, and its wonderful
I have been making these (a version of them) for years. My wife is Filipino and makes some of the best Lumpia you will ever have (Philippine eggroll). We have experimented with different fillings for years and this is one our kids enjoy quite often. Go to an asian store and get lumpia wrappers. They are lighter and crisp up very nicely.
I had my very first Lumpia just about a month ago from a street vendor in Seattle and it was DELICIOUS! I never thought of using lumpia wrappers… fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing!
We don’t have any Asian stores around any other recommendations? Thanks
i roll my rolled up egg rolls in cornstarch before i fry them. it gets rid of the soggy egg roll wraps and makes them really crispy.
Nice tip. Thank you!
What about baking them?
I baked them… make as directed, brush a light coat of olive oil on the top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees (F) for 10 minutes.
Thanks for the great tip!