Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Golden crispy egg rolls filled with smoky bacon, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and pickles. These handheld cheeseburger bites deliver classic diner flavor in a fun, party-ready package.
Equipment
- 1 | Large skillet | for bacon and onions
- 1 | Second skillet | for cooking beef
- 1 | Wooden spoon |
- 1 | Deep skillet or pot | for frying
- 1 | Tongs | for turning rolls
- 1 | Paper towels | for draining
Ingredients
- 8 | slices | bacon |
- 1 | medium | onion | finely chopped
- 2 | tbsp | BBQ sauce |
- 1 | tbsp | brown sugar |
- 1 | lb | ground beef |
- 1 | tsp | salt |
- 1/2 | tsp | black pepper |
- 1/4 | cup | chopped pickles |
- 8 | slices | American cheese |
- 12 | | egg roll wrappers |
- 1 | | Oil | for frying
- 1/2 | cup | mayonnaise | for dipping sauce
- 2 | tbsp | ketchup | for dipping sauce
- 1 | tsp | mustard | for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; chop and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in the bacon fat until soft.
- Return bacon to the pan; stir in BBQ sauce and brown sugar.
- Season ground beef, cook as patties, then break into crumbles.
- Add chopped pickles and cheese to the beef; stir until melted.
- Place filling on an egg roll wrapper and top with extra cheese if desired.
- Fold and roll tightly; seal the edge with water.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crisp on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftover rolls in the fridge up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze uncooked rolls for up to 1 month; fry from frozen adding 2 extra minutes.
Use cheddar or pepper jack if American cheese is unavailable.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze uncooked rolls for up to 1 month; fry from frozen adding 2 extra minutes.
Use cheddar or pepper jack if American cheese is unavailable.