When you combine the ultimate comfort food — a juicy, cheesy, perfectly seasoned cheeseburger — with the crispy, golden crunch of an egg roll wrapper, you get one of the most addictive appetizers ever created: Cheeseburger Eggrolls. These crispy rolls are everything you love about a classic American cheeseburger but reinvented into a handheld, party-ready bite that disappears the moment they hit the table.

Cheeseburger eggrolls have become a star item on restaurant menus, bar snack lists, and viral social media recipe videos because they’re fun, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you’re planning game day, hosting a party, craving a unique appetizer, or looking for a family-friendly dinner idea, these egg rolls always deliver.

Why Cheeseburger Eggrolls Are So Popular

A traditional cheeseburger is already incredible on its own, but wrapping that same juicy, savory filling inside a crispy shell elevates it to a whole new level. Here’s why everyone loves them:

• Crispy outside, juicy inside — That perfect contrast of textures.
• All the classic burger flavors — Beef, cheese, pickles, mustard, onions, seasoning.
• Kid-approved and party-perfect — Fun to eat and easy to dip.
• Customizable — Add bacon, jalapeños, special sauce, or any burger topping you crave.
• Make-ahead friendly — Wrap them early, fry later.
• Air fryer or stovetop options — They cook beautifully both ways.

Whether you’re a cheese lover, burger fanatic, or just love flavor-packed finger foods, Cheeseburger Eggrolls hit every craving.

What’s Inside a Cheeseburger Eggroll?

The filling is everything you expect from a great cheeseburger:

• Seasoned ground beef
• Sautéed onions
• Melty cheddar cheese
• Chopped pickles
• Ketchup and mustard for classic flavor
• A splash of Worcestershire for depth
• Garlic powder, salt, and pepper
• Optional bacon or jalapeños

This hearty mixture gets wrapped tightly inside an egg roll wrapper and fried until golden and crispy. When you slice them open, the cheese is melty, the beef is tender and juicy, and the pickles add the perfect tangy crunch.

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped pickles
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For Rolling

• 12–14 egg roll wrappers
• Small bowl of water (for sealing)

For Frying

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

1. Cook the beef.
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Add onions and seasonings.
   Add diced onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, ketchup, and mustard. Cook 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
3. Melt in cheese.
   Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and fully combined.
4. Add pickles.
   Remove from heat and mix in chopped pickles. Let the filling cool slightly.
5. Prepare egg roll wrappers.
   Place each wrapper on a flat surface in a diamond shape.
6. Add filling.
   Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of each wrapper.
7. Roll tightly.
   Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in both sides, and roll up tightly. Seal with water.
8. Heat oil.
   Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
9. Fry.
   Fry egg rolls for 3–4 minutes until golden brown, turning as needed.
10. Drain and serve.
    Place on paper towels or a wire rack. Serve hot with burger sauce, ketchup, or ranch.

Cheeseburger Eggrolls

Crispy, golden eggrolls stuffed with juicy seasoned beef, melted cheese, pickles, and all the classic cheeseburger flavors.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 12 eggrolls

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients

  

Filling

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 0.25 cup pickles chopped
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper

Assembly

• 12-14 egg roll wrappers
• water for sealing

Frying

• oil for frying

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Tongs
• Wire rack

Method

 

1. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, then drain.
2. Add onions, garlic powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper; cook to blend flavors.
3. Stir in cheese until melted, then add pickles and cool mixture slightly.
4. Place filling into egg roll wrappers and roll tightly, sealing edges with water.
5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry eggrolls for 3–4 minutes until golden.
6. Drain and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Add bacon for extra flavor or air fry for a lighter version.

Tips for Perfect Cheeseburger Eggrolls

Drain beef well

Excess grease can prevent wrappers from sealing and crisping.

Let filling cool

Warm filling can tear wrappers.

Seal tightly

Use enough water to prevent leaking during frying.

Air Fryer Method

Spray with oil and air fry at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.

Add Bacon

Crumble in cooked bacon for smoky, rich flavor.

Extra Cheesiness

Add small cubes of cheddar to the center for a gooey cheese pull.

Serving Ideas

Cheeseburger Eggrolls pair perfectly with:

• Burger sauce
• Spicy mayo
• Ketchup
• Ranch
• BBQ sauce
• Honey mustard
• Chipotle mayo

Serve with french fries, onion rings, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Variations

Bacon Cheeseburger Eggrolls

Add ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon.

Jalapeño Cheddar Eggrolls

Add chopped jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.

Big Mac Style Eggrolls

Add lettuce after frying and serve with special sauce.

Cheeseburger Sloppy Joe Eggrolls

Add tomato paste for a richer, saucier filling.