Pizza Egg Rolls
Experience the ultimate fusion of Italian comfort and crispy Chinese technique with these mouthwatering pizza egg rolls. Loaded with savory turkey sausage, gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and fresh aromatics, these handheld delights offer the perfect pizza experience in a shatteringly crisp shell. Ideal for game day or a quick weeknight dinner, these rolls eliminate the mess of traditional pizza while maintaining all the classic flavors you love.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 6 ounces turkey pepperoni, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 28 ounces pizza sauce (14 oz for filling, 14 oz for dipping)
- 32 egg roll wrappers
- Canola or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheese, cooked turkey sausage, chopped pepperoni, diced peppers, and onions.
- Add 14 ounces of pizza sauce to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you.
- Place approximately one-quarter cup of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly toward the top corner.
- Seal the final edge with a dab of water.
- Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F.
- Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Ensure the vegetables are diced finely so they cook through during the short frying time. Do not overfill the wrappers to prevent them from bursting. Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.