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    Italian Egg Rolls

    Published: Oct 22, 2020 · Modified: Mar 22, 2022 by Ashley · As an Amazon affiliate, this post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    I'm a big fan of a good Chinese buffet (more like take-out all the time now because... 2020). I am more of a fan of the sides and appetizers than the main courses. I'm embarrassed to admit the amount of wontons and egg rolls I consume during a meal. While I don't consider myself well-versed in the art of "fusion" cooking, these Italian Egg Rolls bring together an Italian flavored filling inside a crispy egg roll wrapper so well known as a Chinese appetizer. 

     

    Italian Egg Rolls on a white plate with side of marinara sauce

     

     

    Italian Egg Roll Filling

    The filling for these Italian Egg Rolls consists of Italian sausage, bell peppers, onion, spinach and cheese. Feel free to use mild or spicy sausage, depending on how hot you like it. Frozen spinach can be used instead of fresh, but it needs to be thawed and drained really well to avoid a soggy egg roll. 

    To make the filling, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and break into pieces. Cook until sausage is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Add chopped peppers, onions and spinach and sauté 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted.

     

    Ground sausage, peppers and onions in skillet along with spinach leaves.

     

    It will look like a lot of spinach, but you will be amazed with how much it cooks down! Set meat mixture aside to cool slightly.

     

    Cooked sausage, peppers, onions and wilted spinach.

     

    In a large bowl, combine cheeses and garlic powder. Add meat mixture and mix well. 

     

    Let's Roll

    Time to assemble the Italian Egg Rolls! Lay out the egg roll skins on your countertop. Place 2 tbsp. of filling down the middle of each egg roll skin, leaving 1 inch at the ends.

     

     

    With a pastry brush dipped in water, brush around 4 edges. Tuck and roll into log shape. Think burrito. Roll all egg rolls before starting the frying.

     

    Red pastry brush brushing water along the edges of egg roll skin

     

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You want the oil to be about ½ inch deep. Add egg rolls to the pan turning on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

     

    Four egg rolls frying in vegetable oil

     

    The egg rolls will not be fully submerged in oil, you just want them heated through, the cheese to melt and the egg roll skin to turn golden brown. Place on plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat until all egg rolls are fried.

    Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping. These Italian Egg Rolls freeze great once cooked. If you have extras, cool them down completely and put them into a freezer bag. When you are ready for a quick snack or lunch, remove from freezer and microwave 60-90 seconds until reheated.

     

    Close up of inside of Italian Egg Rolls with side of marinara sauce

     

    Italian Egg Rolls on a white plate with side of marinara sauce
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    4.58 from 7 votes

    Italian Egg Rolls

    Italian version of the typical Chinese egg roll stuffed with sausage, peppers, spinach & cheese make the perfect appetizer or quick lunch!
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: appetizer, egg rolls, italian
    Servings: 15 egg rolls

    Ingredients

    • 1 # Italian pork sausage ground
    • 1 green pepper chopped
    • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
    • 1 8 oz. bag baby spinach
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 pkg. egg roll skins 15
    • vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions

    • In skillet over medium-high heat, brown Italian sausage until no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Add peppers, onions and spinach sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and spinach is wilted. Set aside to cool slightly.
    • In a large bowl, combine cheeses and garlic powder. Add meat mixture and mix well.
    • On large working surface (countertop), lay out egg roll skins. Place a 2 Tbsp. (heaping) of filling down the middle of each egg roll skin, leaving 1 inch at the ends. With a pastry brush dipped in water, brush around 4 edges. Tuck in sides and roll into log shape. Think burrito. Roll all egg rolls before frying.
    • In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You want the oil to be about ½ inch deep. Add egg rolls to the pan turning on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. The egg rolls will not be fully submerged in oil, you just want them heated through, the cheese to melt and the egg roll skin to turn golden brown. Place on plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat until all egg rolls are fried.
    • Serve warm with spaghetti sauce.

    Notes

    • Frozen, chopped spinach (10 oz.) could be used instead of fresh. Make sure to drain it really well.
    • Alfredo sauce for dipping would be another great idea!
    • Got extras? These Italian Egg Rolls freeze beautifully (cook first). Remove from freezer and microwave for a quick lunch or snack!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Carrie

      January 05, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun twist on traditional egg rolls! Can't wait to try this recipe soon. 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 05, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks Carrie! They make a great lunch or appetizer! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Claudia

      January 05, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      How funny I just made regular eggrolls and my son said why arent you filling them with pepperoni instead lol when he sees this Italian sausage is his favorite I think I will mix them together thanks you inspired me to do them again!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 05, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks Claudia! Love the idea of adding pepperoni too! I hope your son loves them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Chenée Lewis

      January 05, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing idea!! I love variations on egg rolls and this is the most unique one I've seen! Can' t wait to make them!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 05, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks Chenée! They are one of my favorites!

        Reply
    4. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      January 05, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      These sound absolutely perfect for me as someone who loves Chinese egg rolls but also adores Italian flavours. I am definitely going to be giving these a try asap!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 05, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks Bintu! They are the perfect combination of both, so I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Vicky

      January 05, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      I think these would make a great meal OR even an appetizer!! Delicious!!!

      Reply

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