Description
Thanksgiving Egg Rolls are a creative and delicious way to reinvent classic holiday leftovers. These crispy, golden egg rolls are filled with shredded turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, then fried to perfection. Serve with warm gravy for a cozy, flavorful appetizer or side dish that brings all your festive flavors together in a fun handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Rolls
- 6 Eggroll wrappers
- 1 cup leftover turkey, shredded
- 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup leftover cranberries
- 1 cup leftover stuffing
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 inch deep)
Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup leftover gravy, warmed
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spread a thin layer of cranberries, then add a couple tablespoons of mashed potatoes, followed by stuffing, and then shredded turkey. Fold up the bottom half, tightly fold in the sides, and gently roll it up. Seal the edge with a couple drops of water. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil to a depth of about 1 inch and heat over medium heat until the oil starts to bubble gently, indicating it is hot enough for frying.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Carefully add the egg rolls to the hot oil and fry each side for about 1 minute or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Drain and Cool: Transfer the fried egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with Gravy: Warm the leftover gravy and serve it alongside the egg rolls as a dipping sauce for a rich, comforting accompaniment.
Notes
- Use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberries for a festive twist; fresh homemade versions can also be used.
- Seal the egg rolls tightly to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- If you prefer a lighter option, these egg rolls can be baked or air-fried, but frying will give the crispiest texture.
- Adjust frying time slightly based on your skillet and heat to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Thanksgiving egg rolls, leftover turkey recipe, holiday appetizers, fried egg rolls, leftover stuffing recipe, mashed potato egg rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy dipping sauce
