Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Burger Eggrolls by Chef Kevin Belton

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Cheesy Bacon Burger Eggrolls

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for frying
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. Creole seasoning
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 c. chopped cooked bacon
• 1 c. shredded cheddar
• 12 egg roll wrappers

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 6 minutes, then add beef and cook until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes more.
2. Stir in Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
3. Add bacon and cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Transfer mixture to a paper towel-lined plate to drain fat.
4. Roll egg rolls: Place the egg roll wrapper in a diagonal, and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheeseburger mixture onto the center of the roll. Rolling from the bottom, roll halfway up, then fold in sides and roll tightly (but gently!). Seal with water along the edges and set aside. Repeat until all mixture is used up.
5. In a deep-sided skillet or pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees. Fry egg rolls until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Serve with your favorite condiment.

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