Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

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Everyone loves a good egg roll or spring roll but when you put a fun twist on it, like these cheeseburger spring rolls, people go nuts! And it is crazy because they are so easy to make. You really can put just about anything into a spring roll but today, it is a cheeseburger. Now yes, I did lighten it up with the use of lean ground turkey and low-fat cheese, but as always, you don’t have to. You can use beef, pork or a mix of all in these. The choice is yours.

But you should note, I didn’t fry these either (OH, no…LOL!!!) I baked these and they still came out super crispy and I’m going to tell you how to accomplish that down below. Because, let’s face it, there is nothing like crispy spring rolls. And if you are into fun egg rolls and spring rolls, don’t miss my baked shrimp egg rolls and southwestern egg rolls recipes – so good!

But first, let’s make the dip for these spring rolls.

How to make a dip for my cheeseburger spring rolls

I make my special sauce (for burgers) as a dip here. I’ve been making this for years and it is easy and so tasty. Yup, it is my take on McDonald’s secret sauce and while I have no idea if I’m close on the recipe, it does taste similar and is really good. It is super easy to make. You basically just add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

Ingredients include:

. Mayo

. Sour cream

. Ketchup

. Sweet pickle relish

. Onion

. White wine vinegar

. Sugar and salt

Add to a bowl and combine. Easy right?

For purists, I also serve ketchup on the side. There is nothing wrong with that condiment and it goes great with these cheeseburger spring rolls.

INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

1 lb. ground turkey, beef, chicken or pork
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup lite cheddar cheese, shredded (or your favorite cheese)
1 cup dill pickles, chopped (you could use sweet pickles or a mix of both)
4 Tsp. yellow mustard (or your favorite mustard)
Kosher salt and pepper
10 spring roll wrappers (you could use egg roll wrappers too)
Cooking spray

How to make the cheeseburger spring roll filling

Then, it is time to make the filling. This is really easy plus it has all the things you like on a cheeseburger included right in the filling.

To get started, cook up the chopped onions, ground turkey meat and a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper in a large skillet. Remember, you can always substitute beef, pork, lamb or a combination. Cook until the meat is cooked through.
Remove the meat and onions to a large bowl. Be sure you are draining well and leaving excess liquid and fat behind. Let the meat cool. Like bacon? Turn these into bacon cheeseburger egg rolls by cooking up some bacon on a separate pan, drain it and then crumble it and adding it to the mix.

Next you want to add finely chopped dill pickles, yellow mustard and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the meat. I used a low-fat, finely shredded sheet to keep calories and saturated fat low but feel free to use full-fat cheese. You could also use you favorite cheese like American (just dice it up), Swiss, Cheddar or Blue Cheese. These are your rolls, so make them your own. I’ll add another large pinch of salt and more pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Be sure everything is cool before you start filling your wrappers.

FORMING THE SPRING ROLLS

To get started on forming your spring rolls, unpack your spring roll wrappers. They are very thin but pretty sturdy. I keep them covered with a damp towel while I form each roll. This keeps the wrappers moist and keeps them from drying out. Have a small dish of water and a pastry brush ready to go. The water will act as glue when you are rolling and sealing your spring rolls.

On a cutting board or clean kitchen counter, place one wrapper with a point facing you. Fill with a good quarter cup of the filling. Push the filling in to the middle.

Fold the corner facing you over the filling. Using your pastry brush dipped in the water, brush the outer edges of the exposes wrapper. Then, fold over the two sides of the wrapper. If you don’t have a pastry brush, just use your finger (of course it goes without saying that it is perfectly clean!!!).

Roll the package towards the exposed corner creating a package (roll) and gently press to seal the wrapper to itself. Put to the side and continue filling, wrapping and rolling all the cheeseburger spring rolls. Once you have them all prepared, you are ready to bake these.
Preheat your oven AND a baking sheet covered with foil (for easy cleanup) to 400 degrees F. I wouldn’t use parchment paper here since I want it to get really hot to help with the crisping of the spring rolls.

Once the oven and pan are heated, remove the baking sheet carefully and spray with cooking spray. Add your spring rolls and spray them with cooking spray too. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes and flip over. Continue baking until golden brown another 5-10 minutes.

PRO TIPS:

By preheating the baking sheet in the oven, you will get a really crispy bottom when you add your spring rolls. Skipping that step makes it harder for the rolls to get crispy on the outside and can result in a soggy bottom. And no one wants that!
You can also make air fryer spring rolls. Cooking spring rolls in an air fryer is a nobrainer if you have an air fryer at home. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions. You’ll still get crispy spring rolls without all the grease and oil.
Alternatively, you can always fry these and that is the traditional way of making spring rolls. I choose to bake, not fry, to cut back on fat and calories. If you do fry, add a neutral oil (like canola) t a large cast iron skillet and bring it to 350 – 360 degrees F. Carefully add your spring rolls and fry on one side for about 3 minutes, flip and continue frying until golden and heated through. Another 3-4 minutes.

If you baked your spring rolls, just plate and serve with the dipping sauce and ketchup. If you fried the spring rolls, drain on a paper towel lined plate first, then plate and serve. These are so much fun to make and eat and are perfect for game day, as an appetizer or even lunch. On game day, I’ll make big trays of different kinds of spring rolls and egg rolls with all kinds of dipping sauces. Everyone loves it.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an egg roll and a spring roll? Me too. Here’s what I found out:

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EGG ROLL AND A SPRING ROLL?

So, the main differences between egg rolls and spring rolls are:

The wrapper:

Egg rolls typically use a thicker, wheat flour-based wrapper that contains eggs
Spring rolls typically use a thinner rice paper wrapper

Cooking method:

Egg rolls are usually deep-fried
Spring rolls can be served fresh or fried, depending on the variety

Filling:

Egg rolls often contain meat (like pork) and cooked vegetables
Spring rolls frequently have raw or lightly cooked vegetables and may be vegetarian

Origin:

Egg rolls are associated with Chinese-American cuisine
Spring rolls originate from various Asian countries, with different regional variations

Texture:

Egg rolls are crunchier due to their thicker wrapper and frying method
Spring rolls tend to be lighter and crispier (if fried) or softer (if fresh)

While the nuances here aren’t real clear, and there seems to be a lot of overlapping, I tend to use the terms egg rolls and spring rolls interchangeably unless I’m doing a raw or fresh roll (with no cooking). To me, that is clearly a spring roll. I’ve also often deferred to the name on the wrapper when I’m shopping for them. So, if it says egg roll wrapper or spring roll wrapper on the package, I know I’m getting closer to the real deal. I don’t know if this was helpful or not, but no matter what you call these (egg rolls or spring rolls), they are delish!!!

Making and freezing your spring rolls

You can make these and freeze them BEFORE baking or frying them. Simply put on a plate and freeze, then add to a baggie and store in the freezer for up to a month. I let frozen spring rolls come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before baking. Or, I pull them out of the freezer and put in the fridge overnight so it is faster to cook them the next day.

You can bake or fry frozen spring rolls right from the freezer, just given them a little more time to be sure they cook through. They still taste great.

If you liked this cheeseburger spring rolls recipe, please leave a rating and comment below. If you are looking for other fun appetizer ideas, be sure to try some of these:

Boursin Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Greek Five Layer Dip

Crispy Parmesan Asparagus with Parmesan Dipping Sauce

Turkey Parmesan Stuffed Meatballs

CrockPot Taco Dip