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Thanksgiving Egg Rolls with Leftover Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberries, and Stuffing Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Thanksgiving Egg Rolls are a delightful way to transform your holiday leftovers into a crispy, flavorful appetizer or snack. Filled with shredded turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, savory stuffing, and tangy cranberries, then fried to golden perfection, they’re perfect for enjoying the flavors of Thanksgiving in a fun and portable form. Serve with warm leftover gravy for dipping to complete the experience.

Ingredients

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Egg Rolls

  • 6 Eggroll wrappers
  • 1 cup leftover turkey, shredded
  • 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup leftover stuffing
  • 1 cup leftover cranberries

For Frying and Dipping

  • Vegetable oil (enough to reach 1 inch up the sides of skillet)
  • 1/3 cup leftover gravy, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Egg Rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spread a thin layer of leftover cranberries on the wrapper. Add a couple tablespoons of mashed potatoes next, followed by stuffing, and then shredded turkey. Fold up the bottom half of the wrapper, tightly fold in the sides, and gently roll up to enclose the filling. Seal the edge with a couple of drops of water. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and leftover fillings.
  2. Fry the Egg Rolls: In a large skillet over medium heat, pour vegetable oil until it reaches about 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil until it starts to bubble gently. Carefully add the prepared egg rolls to the hot oil and fry them for about 1 minute on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn the rolls to avoid splatters. Once fried, transfer the egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and cool slightly.
  3. Serve: Warm the leftover gravy and serve it as a dipping sauce alongside the crispy Thanksgiving egg rolls. Enjoy while warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the vegetable oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy texture without absorbing excess oil.
  • Use leftover cooked turkey and stuffing to maximize the use of Thanksgiving leftovers.
  • You can customize the fillings by adding cheese or vegetables if desired.
  • Be careful when folding the egg rolls to prevent filling from spilling during frying.
  • Leftover cranberry sauce provides a sweet-tart contrast that brightens the flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg roll
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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