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Tex Mex Egg Rolls (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

Crispy, golden fried egg rolls filled with spicy chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, and melted cheese. Served with a homemade creamy avocado cilantro dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg Roll Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper diced finely
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 jalapeño minced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Wrappers & Frying
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers (approx 12-14 count)
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Avocado Cream Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados pitted and peeled
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ranch seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Food processor
  • Wire rack
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté red peppers and green onions for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add corn, black beans, and jalapeño. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Mix in chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let cool completely.
  4. Stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese once the filling is cool.
  5. Blend avocado, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate.
  6. Place 1/3 cup filling on an egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner up, sides in, roll tightly, and seal edges with water.
  7. Heat frying oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Fry egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Drain on a wire rack. Serve warm with the avocado dipping sauce.

Notes

Ensure the filling is completely cool before adding cheese or rolling to prevent soggy wrappers.