Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jennifer Bender

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 24, 2022

More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender household (and our judges know why). —Jennifer Bender, Baldwin, Georgia

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls

Contest Winner
Yield:8 egg rolls
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) chili without beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 8 egg roll wrappers
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Sour cream and guacamole, optional
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the chili, cheese, onion and jalapeno. Place 1/4 cup chili mixture in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat.
  2. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with sour cream and guacamole.