CHILI-CHEESE EGG ROLLS

Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls image

More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender household (and our judges know why). -Jennifer Bender, Baldwin, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 egg rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chili without beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
8 egg roll wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
Sour cream and guacamole, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chili, cheese, onion and jalapeno. Place 1/4 cup chili mixture in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.