Pizza Egg Rolls are the Perfect Comfort Food!
Egg rolls are perfect for an appetizer for a meal.
My teen son is an avid football fan, and our family joins right in with his fan spirit by celebrating with awesome food, our favorite drinks and wearing our team colors!
And these supreme pizza egg rolls?
They’re always a hit during the football festivities!
They’re easy to grab, eat and perfect for tailgating!
Packed with ground beef, cheese, bacon, onions and peppers, these are a hungry teen boy’s favorite pick during a football game!
If you’re looking for a football themed dessert to top things off, definitely check out these double chocolate football cupcakes!
But pizza egg rolls taste best when they’re enjoyed with a cold glass of Dr Pepper®.
Mmm-hmmm….
Ingredients Needed to Make Pizza Egg Rolls:
Pepperoni
Chop up sliced pepperoni so it’s thoroughly incorporated into every egg roll.
Bacon
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled. Or you can totally use real bacon bits to save time and mess!
Yellow Onions
Make sure they’re diced. You can leave these out for kids!
One Green Pepper
I’d definitely consider leaving these out for little kids. Teens don’t mind these though!
Egg Rolls Wrappers (You can Buy Them Here)
You use wonton wrappers if egg roll wrappers are not available. Do NOT use rice paper that looks like egg roll wrappers!
Mozzarella Cheese
Loads and loads of mozzarella for ooey gooeyness!
Parmesan Cheese
For dusting and garnish
How To Make Pizza Egg Rolls:
Pizza Egg Roll Step 1: Saute onions and green pepper .
In two tablespoons of vegetable oil, cook until soft and translucent. Set aside.
Pizza Egg Roll Step 2: Cook Ground Beef.
Heat large skillet over medium heat; crumble beef into skillet and cook until no longer pink. Drain.
Pizza Egg Roll Step 3: Make Sauce Mixture.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in sautéed onions, peppers, cooked and crumbled bacon (Think bacon bits) pizza sauce and pepperoni.
Pizza Egg Roll Step 4: Assemble Egg Rolls.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup beef mixture over each egg roll wrapper; top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
Roll according to wrapper package directions, sealing edges with water.
Pizza Egg Roll Step 5: Fry.
Pour oil to 1/2-inch depth in large saucepan; heat to 350°F or until very hot, but not smoking.
Carefully add several egg rolls to hot oil (do not crowd pan).
Cook 1-1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Pizza Egg Roll Step 6: Drain and Serve.
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining egg rolls.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning Serve!
At least, we can’t eat pizza or pizza egg rolls together.
That’s just how it has to be — wink, wink!
Let’s chat few minutes about the perfect way to cook up these pizza egg rolls.
If you want egg roll wrapping tips, be sure to check out our crab rangoon egg rolls!
Tips for Cooking Egg Rolls
- When wrapping the egg rolls, make sure you wrap them super tight. This keeps the yummy filling (all that pizza goodness) from falling out.
- Do not place eggs rolls in oil until oil is thoroughly heated.
- Only cook egg rolls until they are a light golden brown. You want them crunchy, but not burnt! They can transform from medium brown to burnt super fast!
- Drain egg rolls so they’re not greasy.
- Enjoy immediately or pack for your tail-gating adventure! Don’t freeze and bake egg rolls. You won’t get the same crunchiness that egg roll fans crave!
Easy Supreme Pizza Egg Rolls
The flavors of an amazing, cherry supreme pizza all wrapped up into an egg roll that's super portable and perfect for tailgating, appetizers or parties!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef, cooked and crumbled, cooked, crumbled and drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can or jar pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 16 oz package egg roll wrappers, can use wonton wrappers if egg roll wrappers are not available. Do NOT use rice paper that looks like egg roll wrappers!
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- grated Parmesan cheese, for dusting or garnish
- Italian seasoning, for garnish
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Saute onions and green pepper in two tablespoons of vegetable oil until soft and translucent. Set aside.
- Heat large skillet over medium heat; crumble beef into skillet and cook until no longer pink Drain.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in sautéed onions, peppers, cooked and crumbled bacon (Think bacon bits) pizza sauce and pepperoni.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup beef mixture over each egg roll wrapper; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll according to wrapper package directions, sealing edges with water.
- Pour oil to 1/2-inch depth in large saucepan; heat to 350°F or until very hot, but not smoking. Carefully add several egg rolls to hot oil (do not crowd pan). Cook 1-1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining egg rolls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning Serve!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
