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texas egg rolls

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Serve with salsa and guacamole.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For texas egg rolls

  • oil for frying
  • 6
    canned whole green chilies
  • 6
    egg roll wrappers
  • 6 slice
    monterey jack cheese

How To Make texas egg rolls

  • 1
    Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet, or preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2
    Insert a piece of cheese into each chile.
  • 3
    Place a stuffed chile diagonally across the egg roll wrapper.
  • 4
    Moisten all four sides of the wrapper with water.
  • 5
    Fold the sides in and gently press to seal the ends.
  • 6
    Starting at the bottom fold the point up and gently press around the chili. Roll up and seal the edges.
  • 7
    Fry the rolls in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
  • 8
    When the first side in nice and brown gently flip over and brown the other side.
  • 9
    Work in small batches so the egg rolls don't touch while frying.
  • 10
    Remove from the oil to drain on paper towels.
  • 11
    Serve warm.
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