HAWAIIAN EGG ROLLS

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As an avid cook, I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new twist to extra ham. My two children think these egg rolls are wonderful, and they freeze well. I thaw as many as needed and bake them. -Terri Wheeler, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 7 egg rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 fresh spinach leaves, julienned
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, coarsely ground (about 2 cups)
4 water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon soy sauce
7 egg roll wrappers
Canola oil for frying
Sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute spinach and ginger in olive oil for 1-2 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the ham, water chestnuts, pineapple, green onion and soy sauce. Stir in the spinach mixture. , Place 3 tablespoons ham mixture in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides over filling toward center. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of canola oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sweet-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.