Ingredients
Meat and Eggs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 6 large eggs
- ⅓ cup half and half
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups frozen hash browns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Assembly and Frying
- 12-18 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the turkey: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it is fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Drain any excess fat and set the cooked meat aside.
- Scramble the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper. Heat the butter in the same skillet used for the turkey. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble the eggs until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the hash browns: Prepare the frozen hash browns according to the package instructions, typically by frying or baking, until crispy and cooked through. Set aside.
- Set up your workstation: Arrange all ingredients—cooked turkey, scrambled eggs, hash browns, shredded cheddar, and egg roll wrappers—within easy reach. Place a small bowl of water nearby to seal the egg rolls.
- Fill the egg rolls: Lay one egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner pointing towards you. Spoon a portion of cooked turkey, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and shredded cheddar cheese into the bottom third of the wrapper.
- Roll and seal: Fold the corner closest to you over the filling, then fold in the two side corners. Roll tightly to the top corner. Moisten the edge with water to seal the wrapper shut securely.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high until hot but not smoking, suitable for frying.
- Fry the egg rolls: Carefully add egg rolls in batches to the hot oil, ensuring they do not touch. Fry for 3-4 minutes per batch or until the wrappers are golden brown and crispy. Turn occasionally to brown evenly.
- Drain and rest: Remove the fried egg rolls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is properly heated to avoid greasy egg rolls.
- Do not overfill the wrappers to prevent breaking while rolling.
- Use a small brush or fingertips to apply water for sealing the wrappers securely.
- Reheat leftover egg rolls in a toaster oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or pork if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
