• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
Fox Valley Foodie
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About the Fox Valley Foodie
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Recipe

    Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls

    Published: Aug 20, 2018 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

    • Facebook148
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe #texmex #eggrolls #appetizer #party

    These dangerously cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls are packed with bold seasonings, tender shredded chicken, fresh produce, and plenty of gooey melted cheese!

    All the women in my life are currently stoked about their new diet. They can eat sandwiches, as long as there is no bread. They can have sweets, as long as they aren't sweet. And they can have dessert as long as nothing is added to make it taste good. However, whoever said, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny" hasn't sunk their teeth into these outrageously Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls. 

    Southwestern Egg Rolls

    Sure, these Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls aren't about to be a cornerstone of any fat-shredding diet. However, they likely will be the best dang thing you've put in your mouth all week long!

    What are Southwestern Egg Rolls

    These Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls explode with bold Tex-Mex flavor upon the first bite! Imagine your teeth breaking into the perfect crisp egg roll crust as your taste buds are greeted with the warm flavors of cumin and chili powder clinging to each strand of the tender shredded chicken. Meanwhile, the contrasting textures of diced peppers and onions livens up the party while oozing pepper jack cheese gives you the ultimate comfort food satisfaction.

    How to Make Southwestern Egg Rolls

    Yes, you can use any type of chicken for the Southwestern Egg Roll filling, even canned chicken.  However, if you really want to maximize the flavor, simply bake (skip the sear) my Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast recipe. It is the perfect filling for this dish. If you are looking for a delicious shortcut, shred a rotisserie chicken.

    Bonus tip: Use a hand mixer to quickly shred the meat. It works.

    Make sure you have the proper equipment for frying. You should have a good digital meat thermometer (affiliate link) to not only make sure the chicken was cooked properly before shredding it, but you can also use that thermometer to monitor the oil temperature for frying. I also like using my cast iron chicken fryer (affiliate link) for deep frying. The high walls are ideal for minimizing the mess, while the thick sides retain heat exceptionally well.

    How to Make Southwestern Egg Rolls

    How to Wrap Egg Rolls

    Wrapping egg rolls is quite easy, so there is no need to be intimidated. Simply lay the egg roll wrapper in front of you in a diamond shape (so a corner is pointing at you) and lay the filling in the center of the egg roll.  Fold the nearest corner to you over the filling, then bring each side corner to the center, over the filling, as well. Finally roll the egg roll up so the corner facing away from you is also wrapped around the filling. The egg roll can be sealed with a light brushing of beaten egg.

    Southwestern Egg Rolls Dipping Sauce

    My favorite dipping sauces for these Southwestern Egg Rolls are Ranch dressing and my Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Sauce. My Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Sauce is a very versatile sauce that it great to use in many dishes such as these chicken wraps and chicken tacos.

    Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls

    Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe

    Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls

    These dangerously cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls are packed with bold seasonings, tender shredded chicken, fresh produce, and plenty of gooey melted cheese!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate Save Saved
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20 egg rolls
    Calories: 160kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked & shredded)
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon minced red bell pepper
    • 1 jalapeno (minced)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • ½ cup canned corn kernels (drained)
    • ⅓ cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 2 tablespoon minced green onion
    • ¼ cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh Cilantro
    • 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
    • 16 oz Egg Roll Wrappers
    • 1 egg (beaten)
    • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

    Serving

    • Ranch
    • Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Sauce

    Instructions

    Egg Roll Filling

    • Add vegetable oil to heated skillet, set to medium heat and add red pepper and jalapeno. Saute till slightly softened, add garlic and continue to cook for until garlic is fragrant (~1 minute).
    • Remove from skillet and place in a large bowl.
    • Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, and salt, then add shredded chicken to the bowl along with with corn, beans, green onion, spinach, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
    • Mix thoroughly to combine.

    Making the Egg Rolls

    • Lay out an egg roll wrapper so it is facing you in a diamond shape.
    • Add ¼ cup filling across the center of the wrapper, then fold the nearest corner to you over the filling, and then fold the two corners pointed outwards towards the filling to close each side. Finally roll the egg roll up.
    • Brush the inside of the corner pointing away from you lightly with beaten egg to ensure a good seal
    • Repeat for remaining egg rolls.

    Deep Fry

    • Add oil to a deep sided pan (Recommended: cast iron) so it covers at least half of the egg roll (~1" deep).
    • Heat oil to 350 degrees and deep fry egg rolls in batches for 4 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even frying.
    • Remove egg rolls from fryer and place on wire rack or paper towels to drain.
    • Let cool 5-10 minute and serve with Ranch and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Sauce for dipping.

    Notes

    Any leftovers can be frozen and reheated in the oven at 350 degrees.
    Don't wrap the egg rolls too far in advance to frying or the wrapping will get soggy and tear.
     
    My Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast recipe makes a great filling for the egg rolls.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 172mg | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it Today!Mention @FoxValleyFoodie or tag #foxvalleyfoodie!

    If you enjoyed reading my Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls recipe then you should probably like me on Facebook and follow me on Pinterest too. That’s what I would do at least, because if you don’t get to know me but you still use my recipe it is kind of like taking candy from a stranger, and your mom taught you not to do that. Don’t disobey your mom, subscribe to Fox Valley Foodie today.

     

    Get My FREE eCookbook

    mailer

    Subscribe to FoxValleyFoodie.com and get each tantalizing new post sent directly to your inbox, along with my complementary eCookbook just for signing up!

    « Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers
    Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Judy Vedovaan

      August 20, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      you buy these made up and just need to be warmed up in the oven? I am very uncomfortable frying anything!

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        August 21, 2018 at 9:08 am

        Sorry, I don't sell any premade food. If you want to eat them you gotta make the recipe or find a friend to cook it for you! Don't be intimidated though, frying isn't as hard as it seems, just get a good thermometer and adjust the heat on your stove until it is cooking at the right temperature.

        Reply
    2. Tara

      September 22, 2016 at 10:08 am

      These egg rolls look incredible! I love the combination of flavors and that melty cheese. Great photos!

      Reply
    3. Annie @ Annie's Noms

      September 22, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Yep, I'm not into cookies that taste like cardboard either. I'd much rather have real tasty food, but less of it and just do exercise!! These egg rolls look absolutely divine!

      Reply
    4. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C

      September 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      I love this idea! We've been cutting way back on soy products, so traditional egg rolls are rare for us, but making them with a Southwestern twist would make us all happy! Congrats on your weight loss, and I'm glad you haven't sacrificed flavor along the way. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      September 22, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Totally an in love with these egg rolls. They look deadly delicious....and I know I would have trouble not eating the whole plate full.

      Reply
    6. Kristine

      September 22, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Oh we LOVE egg rolls over here but I've never made my own. You've inspired me, these look incredible!

      Reply
    5 from 1 vote

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Subscribe

    15834

    Get each tantalizing new recipe

    sent directly to your inbox.

    AND GET MY eCOOKBOOK FREE!

    Search for your favorite post!

    Popular Recipes

    Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe

    McDonald's Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

    Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Secret Ingredient

    Brown Sugar Meatloaf - With a Secret Ingredient

    Homemade mozzarella sticks with string cheese

    Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with String Cheese

    Venison Meatloaf Recipe

    Venison Meatloaf

    How to make paprika

    How to Make Paprika

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs - Bone In

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (Bone-In)

    Close up Sloppy Joes

    Homemade Manwich (Sloppy Joes)

    Fried chicken gizzards recipe.

    Fried Chicken Gizzards

    As featured in yahoo, buzzfeed, oprah, msn and more!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Fox Valley Foodie, LLC

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.