Description
These Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Egg Rolls offer a delicious twist on traditional egg rolls by combining savory shredded corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese inside a crispy egg roll wrapper. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they are fried to golden perfection and served with optional Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cooked corned beef, shredded
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded corned beef, chopped sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Assemble the egg rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner facing you. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the corned beef mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
- Roll the egg rolls: Fold in the sides of the wrapper, then roll it tightly from the bottom towards the top, sealing the edge with a little water to ensure it stays closed during frying.
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking, ready to fry the egg rolls.
- Fry the egg rolls: Add the egg rolls carefully to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning gently to brown evenly.
- Drain and serve: Remove the egg rolls from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the sauerkraut is well drained to avoid soggy egg rolls.
- Use water or egg wash to seal the wrappers securely to prevent them from opening during frying.
- For a crispier texture, you may double fry the egg rolls by frying twice for 2 minutes each and resting in between.
- Leftover egg rolls can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar.
