Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe

Variations of Southwestern Egg Rolls

This filling creates my perfect Southwest Egg Rolls but you can completely customize the filling to create YOUR perfect Southwestern Egg Rolls. You can use beef instead of chicken, use shrimp instead of chicken, use white rice instead of brown, swap out the Cheddar/Monterrey Jack cheese for Mexican Cheese blend, use more or less of your favorite ingredients, etc. If changing the filling, just be sure to add less/more avocado according to your changes. For example, if you decrease the other filling ingredients or omit the rice then you will want to use less avocado so the creaminess doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the ingredients.

Step 1 – Prepare Surface: Line your counter with parchment paper to place rolled egg rolls if frying or line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil if baking and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Keep egg roll wrappers covered when you’re not using them so the don’t dry out and crack. Step 2 – Add Filling: Position an egg roll wrapper with one point towards you. Place ¼ cup filling centered in the bottom third of the wrapper. Step 3 – Fold: Fold bottom corner over filling then continue to roll up, firmly folding sides toward center over filling as you roll. Make sure you push out any excess air and roll your egg roll as tightly as possible to prevent the filling from leaking into the oil and the egg roll cracking. Step 4 – Seal: Moisten top corner with water and press firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. If your egg roll isn’t properly sealed, it will leak when cooking, so make sure it’s secure!

Can I freeze Southwest Egg Rolls?

Freezing Southwest Egg Rolls is a fabulous option for so many reasons! It comes in handy:

if your family can’t devour 21 egg rolls in a couple days if you want an easy dinner for later if you want to be able to eat one egg roll at a time for a snack if you need an easy bake and serve appetizer that’s homemade and crazy delicious!