Savor golden, crispy egg rolls filled with smoky bacon, creamy Cheddar, and perfectly scrambled eggs. Each roll is wrapped in a delicate shell, fried until crunchy, and bursting with classic breakfast flavors. Customize the filling with sautéed bell peppers for extra color and a hint of sweetness or keep it simple with just cheese and bacon. Serve freshly fried with a tangy dipping sauce like buffalo ranch for a satisfying start to the day or a hearty brunch treat. Enjoy the irresistible combination of textures and flavors in every bite, making mornings a little more indulgent.
If you crave crispy savory treats for breakfast these bacon egg and cheese egg rolls are exactly what you need Hugely popular at our weekend brunch table they combine everything you love about classic breakfast in one satisfying package Fried golden crunchy on the outside and filled with rich eggs melty cheese and smoky bacon there is a reason these get devoured fast
My family first begged me for these after seeing something similar online We tweaked the filling to our favorites and now they are the number one request for sleepovers and holidays
Ingredients
- Oil for frying: gives that essential crisp deep fry with fresh neutral oil for best crunch
- Bacon: cooked and crumbled brings smoky salty flavor choose thick cut for the best texture
- Eggs: scrambled to creamy just set perfection always use fresh eggs for fluffier results
- Milk: creates soft eggs whole milk yields richer results
- Salt and pepper: for balanced seasoning always taste and adjust
- Cheddar cheese: shredded for gooey melt opt for sharp cheddar for punchy flavor
- Egg roll wrappers: the crispy vehicle look for ones without cracks at the grocery
- Optional bell peppers: add sweetness and color sauté until tender for best flavor
- Your favorite dipping sauce: whether classic ranch or buffalo ranch lets you mix it up
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Frying Oil:
- Pour oil into a deep fryer or sturdy skillet and heat to three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit Do not rush this step as steady heat prevents soggy egg rolls
- Mix and Cook the Eggs:
- In a mixing bowl whisk eggs milk salt and pepper until fully blended Cook eggs in a nonstick pan over medium heat stir gently until they are just set and still slightly soft Transfer to a plate to cool a bit before using in the wrappers
- Cook Optional Vegetables:
- If adding extras like diced bell peppers sauté them in a separate pan with a dash of oil until soft and fragrant Let cool to prevent steam from making egg rolls soggy
- Assemble the Egg Rolls:
- Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you Layer some scrambled eggs crumbled bacon shredded cheddar and veggies in the center Use your finger dipped in water to wet all the wrapper edges This seals them as they roll
- Roll Tightly:
- Fold the bottom corner over filling snugly then tuck in the right and left corners Roll up away from you pressing gently to keep filling inside Repeat for all wrappers
- Fry to Perfection:
- Carefully slide egg rolls into hot oil in batches Fry three minutes while turning until evenly golden Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels to drain
- Serve and Dip:
- Plate crispy egg rolls and serve hot with ranch buffalo ranch or your preferred sauce Add fresh herbs or hot sauce for a little flair