Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls
These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls bring a delightful twist to traditional pizza by wrapping all the classic flavors inside a crispy egg roll shell. Ideal for busy weeknights or a fun snack, these egg rolls can be prepared in advance and frozen for later use. They're quick to fry and perfect for pizza lovers of all ages, delivering a cheesy, peppery punch in every bite.
32
Servings
156
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cups (or use a mixture of cheeses)
sliced pepperoni
6 ounces (chopped)
green pepper
1 medium (seeded and finely chopped)
red pepper
1 medium (seeded and finely chopped)
onion
1 medium (finely chopped)
favorite pizza sauce
1.5 cups (or to taste)
egg roll wraps
32 (ready to use)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, chopped pepperoni, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and your favorite pizza sauce. Mix everything until well combined.
2
Lay an egg roll wrapper flat and place approximately 1/4 cup of the filling mixture in the center of the wrap.
3
Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Then fold the sides toward the center, enclosing the filling. Moisten the top edge with warm water and roll upward tightly to seal.
4
Heat the oil in an electric skillet to 375°F, ensuring there is about 1 inch of oil for frying.
5
Gently place the egg rolls in the hot oil and fry them for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they achieve a golden brown color.
6
Remove the egg rolls and allow excess oil to drain using paper towels.
7
Serve the pizza egg rolls warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information
9.5g
Fat
12.5g
Carbs
6g
Protein
0.8g
Fiber
343mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls?
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls are a snack or appetizer that wraps traditional pizza ingredients like mozzarella, pepperoni, and peppers inside a crispy egg roll shell.
How many egg rolls does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 32 servings of egg rolls.
What ingredients are needed for the filling?
The filling includes shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped pepperoni, green and red bell peppers, onion, and pizza sauce.
Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes, you can use 4 cups of shredded mozzarella or a mixture of your favorite cheeses.
How should the pepperoni be prepared?
You should use 6 ounces of sliced pepperoni and chop it finely for the filling.
How do I prepare the vegetables for this recipe?
The green pepper, red pepper, and onion should all be seeded and finely chopped.
How much pizza sauce is needed for the mixture?
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of your favorite pizza sauce, or you can adjust it to taste.
How much filling goes into each egg roll?
Place approximately 1/4 cup of the filling mixture in the center of each egg roll wrapper.
How do you seal the egg roll wrappers?
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold the sides toward the center, moisten the top edge with warm water, and roll upward tightly to seal.
What is the correct oil temperature for frying?
The oil should be heated to 375°F in an electric skillet.
How much oil is needed for frying?
Ensure there is about 1 inch of oil in the skillet for frying.
How long do the egg rolls take to fry?
They should be fried for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Can these egg rolls be made in advance?
Yes, they can be prepared in advance and frozen for later use.
What is the best way to serve them?
Serve them warm with additional pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
What are the calories per serving?
Each egg roll contains approximately 156 calories.
What is the fat content for one egg roll?
Each serving has 9.5g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each egg roll?
There are 12.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each egg roll provides 6g of protein.
What is the sodium content?
Each serving contains 343mg of sodium.
Is there fiber in these egg rolls?
Yes, there is approximately 0.8g of fiber per egg roll.
Are these suitable for children?
Yes, they are described as a kid-friendly snack that pizza lovers of all ages will enjoy.
Can I freeze these egg rolls?
Yes, the recipe notes they are ideal to be prepared in advance and frozen.
What should I do after frying the egg rolls?
Remove them from the oil and allow the excess oil to drain on paper towels.
How many egg roll wraps are required?
You will need 32 ready-to-use egg roll wraps.
What size peppers should I use?
The recipe recommends using medium-sized green and red peppers.
What type of onion is best?
The recipe calls for one medium onion, finely chopped.
Is the filling cooked before wrapping?
No, you mix the raw ingredients together in a bowl and they cook while the egg roll is frying.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
Common tags include pizza, appetizer, weeknight, easy, italian, snack, kid-friendly, and finger food.
Is an electric skillet necessary?
An electric skillet is helpful for maintaining the precise 375°F frying temperature, but any deep skillet will work.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients: cheese, pepperoni, green pepper, red pepper, onion, pizza sauce, and egg roll wraps.