I have this thing … a skill … if you can call it that … where I know things about TV shows I don’t watch and have never seen.
I watch boatloads of TV and read lots of magazines and consider myself well informed of pop culture. I also watch Jeopardy! every night because I’m secretly eighty in my soul and it keeps my brain going. I can rattle off answers to a lot of categories and questions. Answers that I cannot explain the presence of, not even a little.
Like when I know the basics of Breaking Bad or The Sopranos, Six Feet Under and Law and Order. I’m not saying I can give you a synopsis of each episode, but when it comes to common facts like those that tend to be in Jeopardy questions, the answers fall out of me as though I am at least a casual viewer.
Mom has a similar skill. She knows what is going to happen in pretty much every single movie or TV show we watch. I have been watching season 4 of Orange is the New Black without her. She’s not that into it, but she sometimes pops in an out when it’s on and knows the general premise and main characters.
The other night she provided two spoilers about what was going to happen. One happened immediately and though the other hasn’t yet, I have no doubt she’d right. It’s funny that I’m the writer in the family but unless the twist is super obvious, typically I’m clueless. Maybe Mom’s so good because she reads so much of my writing.
The other thing I know about are restaurants and restaurant dishes I haven’t tried. For this Sunday Supper of Cowboy Cooking, I wanted to make something creative yet comforting. I had a bit of recipe block until I remembered the Cheeseburger Egg Rolls from The Peterboro in Detroit I have heard so much about.
I can’t say how much alike my dish and the restaurant dish are, but I can say that these are super tasty and would be really fun for an appetizer at a party. The center is all of our favorite cheeseburger ingredients: ground beef (duh!), onion, ketchup, mustard, and cheese, plus and egg to keep things together.
I made little logs and baked them off. They were delicious right out of the oven, but are much prettier all wrapped up in their egg roll wrappers and baked again. That’s right, these are baked, not fried. Though the bottom doesn’t crisp as much as the top, these are still a huge winner and Dad in particular liked the contrast in textures.
I’m baking a batch of these and testing my skills while watching Jeopardy.
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls #SundaySupper
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 Egg Rolls 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 pounds Certified Angus Beef® brand ground beef
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1 Vidalia onion, diced
- 16 egg roll wrappers
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
- Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, ketchup, mustard, onion, and one egg. Mix until just combined. Form into 16 small logs, roughly the same size. I used 1 egg roll wrapper to get a general idea of what size they should be.
- Place on prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes, until just cooked through. Allow to cool on the pan and leave the oven on.
- When beef is mostly cool, beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and begin assembling. Take one egg roll wrapper, top it with one piece of the beef and some cheese. Use your finger to brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg. Roll up, tucking the sides in as you go. Place on a foil lined baking sheet and continue until they are all wrapped.
- Bake an additional approximately 20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer, individually wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Don’t forget to check out the other Sunday Supper dishes! Thanks to Cindy of Cindy’s Recipes and Writing for hosting!
More Sunday Supper Cowboy Cooking Recipes
Beefed Up Main Dishes
- Cheeseburger Egg Rolls by Pies and Plots
- Chuckwagon Beef Stew by The Chef Next Door
- Cowboy Chili (Easy Texas Red Chili) by Curious Cuisiniere
- Cowboy Sushi by NinjaBaker.com
- Grilled Beef Skewers by The Freshman Cook
- Healthier Baked Italian Meatballs by Hardly A Goddess
- Hearty Steak and Black Bean Chili on Rice by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
- Pot Roast Foil Packs by For the Love of Food
- Steak and Egg Hash by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Hearty Sandwiches
- BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwiches by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Cowboy Burgers by Home Sweet Homestead
- Grilled Butter Burgers by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Open Faced Steak Sandwich by Daily Dish Recipes
- Rodeo Steak Sandwiches by My Blissful Mess
- Slow Cooker Steak Sandwiches by Restless Chipotle
Sizzling Sides
- Barbecue Beef Skillet Cornbread by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Beef and Cabbage Bake by Our Good Life
- Cowboy Nachos by Feeding Big
- Slow Cooker Cowboy Baked Beans by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Substantial Steaks
- Chicken Fried Ribeye by Life Tastes Good
- Chili Rubbed Sirloin Steak by Food Done Light
- Grilled Porterhouse with Foil Pouch French Onion Green Beans by Sunday Supper Movement
- Paleo Salisbury Steak by Cricket’s Confections
- Ribeye & Scallops with Beer-Butter Sauce by Gourmet Everyday
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What a fantastic idea, Laura! A yummy one, too =) P.s. My husband (like your mother) seems to be a bit psychic with plot points, too!
But as I recall your husband does work in TV, so that probably helps 😉
I love the idea of these for munching on, they sound really easy to make too!
Six feet under was my all time favorite show! So darn good! These would have paired well with my Sunday viewing 😊
Ooooh, I need to check out Six Feet Under. Adding it to my list!
Love this recipe! Scott loves egg rolls and he would really love your new twist! So creative and I’m sure so delicious!
It’s amazing how much “useless” information we absorb without knowing it. And then find a use for it! Anyway, really fun dish — this is inspired. Thanks.
These have been on my must make list for quite some time now. Definitely going to have to make them for the opening season of hockey!!!
How fun are these?! My boys would LOVE these! PINNED! XOXO
Thanks so much, Kelly <3
I have never heard of Peterboro until this article. I need to go downtown and check it out, especially if they make things like these delicious cheeseburger egg rolls.
What a great idea! Mr. Saucy would love these! P~
I would love to meet you there, Wendy! I haven’t been to the Peterboro still – we can check it out together 🙂
These look so creative and tasty! Also, really fun for a party.