Description
A creative and delicious twist on traditional Thanksgiving leftovers, these Thanksgiving Egg Rolls combine turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers and fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a fun appetizer or a unique side dish to enjoy holiday flavors in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Rolls
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup leftover turkey, shredded
- 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup leftover cranberries
- 1 cup leftover stuffing
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups or enough to reach 1 inch in skillet)
Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup leftover gravy, warmed for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the wrappers and filling: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spread a thin layer of leftover cranberries on the wrapper, then add a couple tablespoons of mashed potatoes, followed by stuffing, and finally the shredded turkey on top.
- Fold and seal the egg rolls: Fold up the bottom half of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides tightly. Roll the wrapper gently but firmly to enclose the filling completely. Seal the fold with a couple of drops of water to ensure it stays closed. Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat the oil for frying: In a large skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to reach about 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat until it starts to bubble lightly, indicating it is hot enough for frying.
- Fry the egg rolls: Carefully add the prepared egg rolls to the hot oil. Fry each side for about 1 minute or until they turn a beautiful golden brown color. Use tongs to gently turn the egg rolls to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
- Drain and cool: Once golden and crispy, transfer the fried egg rolls to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with gravy: Warm the leftover gravy and serve it alongside the egg rolls as a delicious dipping sauce to complement the festive flavors.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce from your Thanksgiving meal to make this recipe a great way to reduce waste and reinvent leftovers.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure crispy, non-greasy egg rolls.
- Seal the egg rolls well with water to prevent them from opening during frying.
- If you want to prepare ahead, you can assemble the egg rolls and refrigerate them for a few hours before frying.
- Serve immediately after frying for the best crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
