Cheesy Mashed Potato Egg Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
• 8 sticks of sharp cheddar cheese (appx 3” long by 1/4” square)
• 8 egg roll wrappers
• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled (or bacon bits)
• 1/3 cup green onions, diced
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sour cream, for dipping

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix together potatoes, bacon, green onions, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
2. Wrap about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture around a stick of cheese. Make sure to completely cover the cheese, or it could leak out when frying.
3. Place the potato wrapped cheese stick on an egg roll wrapper diagonally, from corner to corner.
4. Tuck the two shorter corners inwards, then roll the rest of the wrapper up around filling. Dab a bit of water along the seam to seal completely.
5. In a large pot or skillet, heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil to 350ºF.
6. In small batches, fry egg rolls for 4-5 minutes, or until wrapper is golden brown.
7. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined dish and let drain.
8. Serve immediately with sour cream, and enjoy!