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Thanksgiving Egg Rolls is the most creative Thanksgiving leftover recipe of all time. All your favorite leftovers stuffed into a crispy baked egg roll for one out of this world appetizer!
When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, you may think my Pierogi Lasagna or Thanksgiving Pizza are unique, but NOTHING tops these Thanksgiving Egg Rolls in the creativity department.
Stuffed with leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey and then served with a side of leftover gravy or cranberry sauce, these Thanksgiving egg rolls deliver the ultimate flavor in a hand-held bite.
It is one recipe I look forward to making all year long. I mean, crispy, crunchy, savory, salty, and a little sweet--what is not to love?!
How to Make Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the ingredient quantities and detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Fill Each Egg Roll. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of mashed potatoes onto the center of the egg roll wrapper. Top the mashed potatoes with 1-2 tablespoons leftover crumbled stuffing and 1-2 tablespoons finely diced turkey. Be careful to not overstuff, which can make rolling the egg rolls difficult.
- Roll the Egg Rolls. Roll up the egg roll wrapper, by folding up the bottom of the wrapper then folding in the sides to resemble an envelope. Roll up to close the egg roll and place the assembled egg roll onto a greased sheet pan.
- Brush with Egg Wash. Brush the egg rolls with an egg wash or spray with cooking spray to help them brown and crisp up evenly.
- Bake. Place the egg rolls into the oven and bake until crispy, flipping egg rolls midway through baking.
- Serve. Serve the Thanksgiving Egg Rolls with a side of leftover turkey gravy or leftover cranberry sauce for dipping.
A Few Helpful Tips
- Use the Air Fryer. Skip the egg wash and instead spray the assembled egg rolls with cooking spray. Air fry for 3 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip and air fry for an additional 3-4 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until crispy.
- Prep-Ahead. You can assemble these egg rolls up to 24 hours before baking or air frying. Roll up the egg rolls as directed and place into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, brush with the egg wash and bake as directed. Alternatively, spray with cooking spray and air fry as directed.
- Where to Find Egg Roll Wrappers--sold in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
- Egg-Free Modifications: Egg roll wrappers are typically egg-free, but an egg wash is used to crisp them up and help seal the egg rolls. If you have an egg allergy, feel free to use water to help seal the egg rolls and brush with oil or spray with cooking spray to help them crisp up before baking.
- Warm the Mashed Potatoes to make them easier to spread. If the mashed potatoes are too thick add in a bit of warmed milk to thin.
- Get Creative. Use any leftovers you have. Add corn casserole to the mix or make a sweet and savory Thanksgiving egg roll using sweet potato casserole paired with turkey. Leftover baked brie or whipped brie? Slice it up and add the egg roll with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. So good!
More Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
- Pierogi Lasagna
- Thanksgiving Pizza
- Turkey Club Wrap
- Roasted Turkey Sandwich
- Southwestern Turkey Soup
Need more ideas for how to transform your Thanksgiving Leftovers? Be sure to check out all my recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers.
If you gave these Thanksgiving Eggrolls a try, be sure to leave a comment below.
Thanksgiving Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 2-½ cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1-½ cups leftover stuffing
- 1-½ cups chopped turkey
- 20 egg roll wrappers
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Whisk one egg with 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
- Working one at a time, spread 2 tablespoons of mashed potatoes in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Top with 1 tablespoon of crumbled stuffing and 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped turkey.
- Brush the outer perimeter of the wrapper with the egg wash or plain water. Roll up egg roll like an envelope by folding the bottom up over the filling. Fold the 2 sides of the egg roll wrapper into the center, and then roll the egg roll up. Place the egg rolls onto a baking sheet. Repeat the process for each egg roll.
- Brush the egg rolls with the remaining egg wash or spray with cooking spray.
- Bake the egg rolls for 20 minutes, flipping over after 12 minutes, or until the egg roll wrappers are golden and warmed through.
- Serve with leftover gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are so fun! A super unique way to enjoy leftovers!
I can already tell these will be a hit! 5 Stars for using leftovers in a unique way!
So incredibly delicious!!
This is so incredibly smart and fun. I love that you bake the egg rolls instead of frying them. We absolutely need to do this the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Heather, your leftovers will never taste so good!