Breakfast Egg Rolls will be your new weekend favorite! Tired of the same old eggs day in and day out? Make a fun new breakfast recipe by tucking those eggs into wrappers and giving them a quick fry!
Cooking the bacon in the air fryer ahead of time, or even baking turkey bacon in the oven for this recipe, is a great way to prep for this recipe too!
Everyone loves egg rolls, whether it’s from Chinese takeout or making your own southwest egg rolls at home! Have you ever tried them for breakfast, though? Very similar to breakfast burritos (and just as easy to make ahead) but the added crunch from frying really adds to the meal.
Make your own brunch bar and invite everyone over. Slice the finished egg rolls in half and add to a platter of mini delights including Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket and Breakfast Sliders.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- New techniques: Even if you’ve never wrapped up egg rolls or deep-fried food, this is an easy introduction to both techniques.
- Make-ahead recipe: You can totally cook these ahead for a brunch meal and reheat in the oven.
- Customize the filling: I used classic bacon and cheddar, but you can add veggies or anything you like to your eggs.
Ingredients Needed
I’ve highlighted a couple of ingredients below with some relevant notes. Aside from this, the ingredients needed are pretty basic.
- Egg roll wrappers – Find these in the produce section – ready to roll!
- Eggs – Season your eggs well and scramble them up.
- Bacon – I prefer mine nice and crispy to add interest.
- Cheese – Classic shredded cheddar pairs nicely here.
- Green onion – A nice little finishing flavor.
Substitutions
Sometimes substitutions are necessary because of ingredients that are unavailable or needed for dietary restrictions. Here are some suggestions that can help:
- Cheese – pair your cheese with your meat. Swiss would be lovely with ham.
- Meat – chop up leftover ham or use breakfast sausage crumbles. You can even slice up sausage links.
- Veggies – not a fan of green onion or just want more veggies? Try some bell pepper instead.
Variations
- Cook Method – You don’t need to deep fry these if you don’t want to. You can also bake your egg rolls; they will not brown the same but still taste great. Place rolls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet then spray with cooking oil. Bake them at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Equipment
A candy or deep fry thermometer is a great item to have in your kitchen. Frying at the proper temperature ensures a crispy finish without too much oil soaking into the food (if frying in a pan).
You can also purchase a home countertop deep fryer if you plan to do a lot of cooking!
How to Make Bacon Cheese Egg Rolls
If you want to make these ahead of time, you will want to completely assemble and fry. Let cool and then store in the fridge.
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!*
STEP 1. Prepare ingredients. Cook and dice everything. You can either make these ahead or do it all now. (Image 1).
Tip: Season the scrambled eggs well when cooking them. This will carry over to the finished dish so the eggs aren’t bland.
STEP 2. Combing filling. Stir up the filling well to make sure you’ll get a bit of everything in each egg roll (Image 2).
STEP 3. Fill. Add a scoop of filling to an egg roll wrapper. See the photo for placement (Image 3).
STEP 4. Glue it shut. Use a pastry brush or your finger to spread a little water along all edges (Image 4).
STEP 5. Roll it up. Follow the photos above to tuck the food in, roll it up, and seal the edges.
STEP 6. Fry til golden. Use a deep fryer or large pot to fry until golden brown. Let drain on a paper towel.
Recipe Pro Tips
- Season everything. Seasoning the eggs when cooking is essential! Select strong cheese flavors and include the green onions. When every ingredient has a good flavor nothing gets lost.
- Correct temperature. Heating your deep fryer or oil to 375° F is essential. This temperature ensures the food won’t soak up the oil and will instead fry to a crisp, crunchy delight.
Recipe FAQs
These are fun little squares of dough that are all ready to go for you to make your own egg rolls! Look for them in the produce section, usually with the tofu. I picked classic squares but you can also find wonton wrappers or large circles. Any of these will work but will yield a different amount of “egg rolls.”
This gives the best texture, but I know it’s not for everyone! You can also shallow fry in a pan, making sure to turn often for even color. Also try baking them in the oven, though they won’t be quite as crisp and brown. You can give a light mist of cooking spray before baking.
What to Serve with Breakfast Egg Rolls
Yogurt and fruit are a great, light side dish to these fried delights.
Don’t skip the dip! Maple syrup is fun and the perfect breakfast pairing. Thai chili sauce was actually the favorite in my house. And especially if you are using sausage in these egg rolls, a classic white gravy or jalapeño sausage gravy is also delicious.
Storage
Serve immediately for the best texture.
You can also store these, fully cooked, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Simply reheat in the microwave or pop in the oven to revive the crunch.
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Recipe
Breakfast Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Scrambled Eggs about 5 eggs
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- ½ Cup Bacon Cooked and Crumbled
- ¼ Cup Green Onion Finely Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream
- 8 Egg Roll Wrappers
- ¼ Cup Water
- Cooking Oil for Frying
- Syrup, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, or White Gravy for Dipping Optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl stir together eggs, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and onion.
- With the egg roll wrapper at a diagonal, put ⅓ cup of the egg mixture onto the bottom ⅓rd of the wrapper.
- Brush water on the edges of the wrapper.
- Roll the egg roll by first tucking the bottom corner under the filling, you will want to get this kind of tight. Then roll up until the sides are even with the top triangle. Then fold in the sides. Continue to roll until the top corner is touching the body of the egg roll. Press the seam to seal. This takes practice, but even the not so perfect ones taste great!
- Heat cooking oil to 375 degrees. Place egg rolls into the hot oil; do not over crowd the fryer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes being sure to flip so that they brown on all sides.
- Remove rolls from the oil and place onto a paper towel lined plate.
- Once cool, enjoy these delicious egg rolls dipped in syrup, Thai chili sauce, or white gravy.
Notes
- If you don’t have a deep fryer you can use a frying pan with oil. Just make sure to flip half way through to brown on all sides.
- You can also bake your egg rolls; they will not brown the same but still taste great. Place rolls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet then spray with cooking oil. Bake them at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- For the best flavor, season your eggs when scrambling. I like to use salt and pepper then cook in butter.
- These store well in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- We tried lots of dips but the chili sauce was our favorite.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Hannah B says
Brilliant way to mix up breakfast! I am always running out of ways to get my kids to eat and these were delicious!!
Sha says
One of the best breakfast recipes we made at home! Kids can’t get enough of it. It’s packed with flavors and super delicious. It’s also good for brunch ^_^
Suzy says
Easy to make, and very delicious! I love dipping them in the sweet chili sauce. Highly recommended.