These Mediterranean BBQ Brisket Mac ’n’ Cheese Egg Rolls have a cheesy texture and smoky flavor. We prepare these egg rolls with shredded BBQ brisket, cooked elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, parsley, oregano, smoked paprika, and egg roll wrappers. These egg rolls contain approximately 420 calories and 28 grams of net carbs. We prepare these egg rolls in just 40 minutes. These Mediterranean BBQ Brisket Mac ’n’ Cheese Egg Rolls are perfect for parties, game days, family gatherings, and weekend treats. These egg rolls can be refrigerated for just four days or frozen for at least three months, so you can prepare them beforehand. You can serve these egg rolls with tzatziki sauce, garlic yogurt dip, Greek salad, roasted vegetables, or Mediterranean chickpea salad.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Diet: High-Protein
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 Egg Rolls
- Cooking Mode: Frying
- Total Servings: 8
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Total Time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
- Deep frying pan
- Paper towel
INGREDIENTS:
FILLING:
- 2 cups brisket
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
ASSEMBLY:
- 16 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp water
FRYING:
- 3 cups vegetable oil
YOGURT DIP:
- One cup of Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice, one tbsp.
- One tbsp. parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BRISKET:
- It adds smoky and rich flavor to the recipe. As a substitute, you can use pulled beef, shredded roast beef, smoked turkey, or pulled chicken.
ELBOW MACARONI:
- It creates the classic creamy mac and cheese texture. Instead, you may use small shells, rotini, cavatappi, or gluten-free pasta.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- It provides sharp taste and creamy richness. Alternatively, you can use gouda, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or mozzarella cheese.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- It gives a stretchy and melty texture to the filling. You can replace it with provolone, fontina, or white cheddar.
BBQ SAUCE:
- It adds sweetness and smoky depth to the flavor. As a substitute, you may use homemade BBQ sauce, smoky tomato sauce, or honey-chipotle sauce.
GREEK YOGURT:
- It brings creaminess and a Mediterranean touch to the filling. Instead, you can use sour cream, labneh, or plain yogurt.
PARSLEY:
- Parsley will give a color and fresh taste to these egg rolls. You can substitute it with cilantro, basil, dill, or chives.
OREGANO:
- It provides a classic Mediterranean herbal flavor. Alternatively, you can use Italian seasoning, thyme, or marjoram.
EGG ROLL WRAPPERS:
- They create the crispy outer shell for the egg rolls. You can replace them with spring roll wrappers or wonton wrappers.
VEGETABLE OIL:
- It is used for frying and crisping the egg rolls. Instead, you can use canola oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil, or cooking spray for air frying.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the black pepper, brisket, salt, macaroni, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, oregano, mozzarella cheese, parsley, BBQ sauce, and Greek yogurt in a dish.
- Chill the mixture for almost ten minutes to prepare the rolls easily.
- Form the egg roll wrapper into a diamond.
- Include almost one-third cup of filling in the middle.
- Roll firmly after folding in the sides and folding the bottom corner on the filling.
- Close the corner using beaten egg.
- Continue the process with the leftover wrappers.
- Warm the oil to 350°Fahrenheit.
- We fry the egg rolls till they become crispy and brown, for almost three minutes.
- Put them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Whisk salt, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, parsley, and lemon juice till smooth.
- Serve these egg rolls hot with garlic aioli, yogurt dip, or BBQ sauce.
TIPS:
- You can fry it 2nd time for almost one minute to get an additional crispy texture.
- Refrigerate the filling and then roll to avoid leaks.
- Tightly close all the corners using egg wash.
- Leave the egg rolls to sit for almost two minutes and then serve.
- Avoid including too much filling in the wrappers.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these egg rolls in a closed box and stock them for almost four days.
FREEZER:
- Store these uncooked egg rolls on a tray till solid, put them in a closed bag, and freeze for almost ninety days.
FAQs:
May we prepare these egg rolls by air-frying?
- Yes, you can air-fry these egg rolls for almost eighteen minutes at 425°Fahrenheit.
Will we prepare these egg rolls earlier?
- Yes, you can make these egg rolls twenty-four hours earlier and then chill them.
Could we utilize the remaining brisket?
- Sure, you can use the remaining smoked brisket, as it works properly.
Which dipping sauces are perfect for utilizing?
- You can use tzatziki, garlic aioli, chipotle mayo, Greek yogurt dip and BBQ sauce.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 760 mg
Net Carbs: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 7 g
Fats: 21 g
Proteins: 27 g
Portion Size: 2 Egg Rolls
Total Carbs: 30 g