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Hand dipping italian egg roll in glass dish of marinara sauce.

Italian Egg Rolls

4.63 from 8 votes
Italian version of the typical Chinese egg roll stuffed with sausage, peppers, spinach & cheese make the perfect appetizer or quick lunch!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 15 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. In skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add Italian sausage, break into small pieces and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any fat.
    1 # Italian pork sausage, 1 tbsp. olive oil
  2. Add peppers, onions and spinach sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and spinach is wilted. Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
    1 green pepper, ½ medium yellow onion, 1 8 oz. bag baby spinach
  3. In a large bowl, combine cheeses and garlic powder. Add meat mixture and mix well.
    ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ tsp. garlic powder
  4. Lay out egg roll skins on countertop. Place 2 heaping tablespoons 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.
    1 pkg. egg roll skins
  5. In a heavy bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. You want the oil to be 2-3 inches deep. Add egg rolls to the pan turning on all sides until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Place on wire rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat until all egg rolls are fried.
  6. Serve warm with marinara 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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