Tex Mex Egg Rolls with Creamy Avocado Dip (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
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Tex Mex Egg Rolls with Creamy Avocado Dip (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Description
This recipe features Tex Mex style egg rolls filled with a mixture of cooked, spiced cubed chicken, sautéed onion, garlic, red bell pepper, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. The chicken is seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, then cooked with vegetables until tender. The mixture is spooned onto egg roll wrappers along with cheese, then rolled tightly after wetting edges with water for sealing.
The accompanying creamy avocado dip is made by pureeing avocado with sour cream, lime juice, green onions, parsley, and salt until smooth. This dip adds a fresh, tangy contrast to the crispy egg rolls. Cooking methods include air frying the rolled egg rolls brushed with oil at 400°F until golden or pan-frying on the stovetop. The result is a crunchy, flavorful appetizer or snack with a creamy, vibrant dip.
Ingredients
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- ½ onion (medium, finely diced)
- 4 garlic finely diced, cloves
- ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup corn (canned, fresh or frozen)
- ½ red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 tomato (medium sized, seeds removed and finely diced)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- cooking oil
Chicken
- 2 chicken breast cut into small cubes, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Creamy Avocado Dip
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado
- lime juice of 1
- 4 green onions
- 3 tablespoons parsley fresh, or cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender combine all of the creamy avocado dip ingredients and puree until smooth. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Season the cubed chicken breast with the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Cook in a large frying pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until just cooked through.
- Add in the diced onion, garlic and red pepper. Sauté until translucent.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the beans, corn and tomato.
- To assemble the egg rolls, add 1 spoon of cheese to the center of each egg roll wrapper and top with 2-3 spoons of the prepared filling.
- Wet the edges of the egg roll wrapper with water. Fold in two opposite corners to the center and then tightly roll. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODBrush both sides of the egg rolls with oil and Air Fry at 400°F for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking and brush with more oil as needed.STOVE TOP COOKING METHODHeat a deep pot with oil on medium heat. Fry the egg rolls in small batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.OVEN COOKING METHODBrush the egg rolls with oil on both sides. Place directly on a sheet pan lined with tin foil OR on a sheet pan with a rack. Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking and brush with more oil as needed.
- Serve with the creamy avocado dip and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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