One of my favorite things to eat are eggrolls/spring rolls of any kind! When Heather and I were discussing what new appetizer we should make we thought Tex-Mex eggrolls would be the perfect combination; incorporating her love of spicy food and mine of eggrolls! There are still certain details to be worked out with the best choice of wrapper. We used Phylo dough, but think these would have had a better appearance if we could have found egg roll wrappers. I was always told that it’s what’s on the inside that counts! And that is very true of these delicious eggrolls!
Tex-Mex Eggrolls
Yield: 10-12 halves
1 large chicken breast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red bell pepper
2 tablespoons green onion
1/3 cup corn
1/4 cup canned black beans
2 tablespoons spinach
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers
1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
3-5 cups frying oil (we used vegetable oil)
1. Season chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper. Grill on medium heat until cooked (4-5 minutes per side).
2. Mince the red bell pepper, green onion, spinach, jalapeno, and parsley.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat saute bell pepper and green onion in vegetable oil (2 minutes).
4. Dice chicken. Add chicken to skillet.
5. Add corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno, parsley, cumin and salt. 
6. Cook 5-10 minutes, until all ingredients are warm, stirring frequently.
7. Remove pan from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted. 
8. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture into center of one egg roll wrapper. Tuck in edges (horizontal) and then roll. Make sure to roll tightly.
9. Arrange on plate, be sure that rolls are not touching (Separate with plastic wrap).
10. Cover plate with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
11. Pre-heat frying oil to 375 degrees.
12. Deep fry the egg rolls in the hot oil for 12-15 minutes or until egg roll wrappers are golden brown.
13. Place on a plate lined with paper towels to dry/drain.
14. Slice in half and serve!
We recommend serving with sour cream or guacamole!
Hot & Messy
H&M
