How to make Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Ready to take cheeseburgers to a whole new level? These Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are crunchy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with all your favorite burger flavors—wrapped up in a roll! Perfect for older kids learning to cook, and little ones can still join the fun by helping with assembly or choosing dipping sauces. Whether it’s game night, dinner, or a party snack, these are guaranteed to disappear fast!
Skill Level: Intermediate (Ages 13+ with light supervision)
Time: 40 minutes
Supervision: Light for teens (frying), full for younger helpers (assembling, mixing)
Why You’ll Love Making These
These egg rolls are a hands-on way to turn a classic cheeseburger into a crispy, snackable treat. It’s a great recipe to learn basic stovetop cooking, rolling skills, and how to work safely with hot oil (or the oven if you prefer baking!). And younger kids? They can jump in during the cheese shredding, bacon crumbling, and egg roll wrapping fun.
What You’ll Need
Equipment:
- Frying pan
- Medium bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board & knife
- Paper towels
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients (Makes 12 Egg Rolls)
- 1.5 pounds ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 3–4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 3 tbsp ketchup (optional)
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce (optional)
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 2 tbsp water (for sealing wrappers)
Let’s Get Cooking!
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
Heat your frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crisp (about 3 minutes per side), then place on a paper towel to drain.
👩👧👦 Parent Tip: This step is for grown-ups or teens with stovetop experience. Let younger kids crumble the cooled bacon later!
Step 2: Sauté the Veggies
Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the leftover bacon grease. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 3: Brown the Meat
Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until no longer pink. Drain if needed. Stir in cooked onions and garlic, plus all the seasonings. Add optional ketchup and BBQ sauce for flavor and moisture.
Step 4: Mix the Filling
Remove the meat mixture from the heat. Chop the bacon and shred the cheese, then stir both into the bowl with the meat.
👩👧👦 Parent Tip: Younger kids can shred the cheese and stir in the bacon for this step!
Step 5: Fill and Roll the Egg Rolls
Lay one wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 2 tablespoons of filling across the center. Top with extra cheese or bacon if you’d like. For a full tutorial click here: Egg Roll Wrapping Guide
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, roll once, tuck in the sides, and roll up tightly. Wet the top corner with water to seal.
👩👧👦 Parent Tip: Little ones love helping with this part! Create a rolling station and show them how to fold “like a burrito.”
Step 6: Fry Until Crispy
Fill the frying pan halfway with oil and heat over medium. Fry each egg roll for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
🍽️ Chef Tip: Not into frying? Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through!
Pro Tips for Success
- Don’t overstuff your wrappers—keep fillings tight for even cooking.
- Want a spicy version? Add chopped pickled jalapeños or hot sauce to the mix!
- Add thin pickles before wrapping for an extra burger vibe.
Make It Your Own
- Use shredded chicken or ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add chopped mushrooms or spinach to sneak in veggies.
- Swap BBQ sauce for mustard or ranch for a new flavor twist.
Tips for Grown-Ups Assisting
- Handle all frying or supervise closely based on your child’s experience.
- Let kids take charge of plating and choosing fun dipping sauces.
- Set up a safe, clean prep area so kids can stay engaged and confident.
FAQ from Chefs-In-Training
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Wrap them and refrigerate until ready to fry or bake. Don’t stack them or they may stick.
How long do leftovers last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
Can I freeze these?
Absolutely. Freeze after rolling but before frying. When ready, cook straight from frozen—just add a few extra minutes.
Do I have to use bacon?
Nope! You can leave it out or swap for turkey bacon or even plant-based options.
Notes:
Optional add-ins include dry ground mustard, dry mango seasoning, adobo, cayenne, or red pepper flakes for heat. The ketchup and bbq sauce are optional but they help make the meat mixture a little saucy.
For parties or appetizers, use thinner egg rolls with only one egg roll wrapper. For dinner or a meal, make them a little thicker and wrap them in two wrappers.
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PIN for Later
Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Medium sized bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground meat beef, turkey or chicken
- 3-4 slices of bacon
- ½ sweet onion diced
- 1 cup cheese
- 1-2 garlic coves minced
- 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic power
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 3 tbsp ketchup optional
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce optional
Instructions
- Heat your skillet over medium high, once hot, add the bacon.
- Cook bacon on both sides for about 3 mins (or until desired crispiness)
- Remove bacon and let drain on paper towel
- Add diced onion and garlic to the bacon grease
- Sautee until onions are translucent (about 3-4 mins), constantly stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Remove from pan and set to the side.
- Add in the ground meat and cook until browned.
- Drain meat if you need too and return to the skillet.
- Add in the onions and garlic, plus all of the dry seasonings.
- Stir to incorporate.
- Remove from heat and add in ketchup and bbq sauce if you’d like at this point.
- Chop up the bacon and shred the cheese.
- Transfer meat mixture to a bowl, clean the frying pan, fill half way with vegetable oil and begin to preheat it on medium.
- Prepare area for rolling the egg rolls
- To make the eggrolls:
- Place meat filling diagonally on wrap. Add cheese and bacon crumbles.
- Then fold the bottom corner over the filling.
- Roll snuggly halfway to cover filling and fold in both sides snuggly against filling.
- Use water to moisten the edges of the flap.
- Roll wrapper up and seal top corner and lay flat side down until ready to cook.
- Once the eggrolls are all rolled, the oil should be hot enough. Fry on each side for 2-3 mins. As soon as the edges are golden, flip them over. Drain on paper towels
- Serve with dipping sauces and enjoy!
