Hot Ham and Cheese Eggrolls that Taste Like Hardees
This quick and easy party food appetizer is sure to please your crowd!
Things to know:
What is Hardees?
Founded by Wilber Hardee in 1960 in Greenville, North Carolina, Hardee’s revolutionized fast food with char-grilled burgers, expanding to over 200 locations by the end of the 1960s. Known for its “Made from Scratch” biscuits and thickburgers, the chain was acquired by CKE Restaurants in 1997 and now serves the Midwest and Southeast
Is Hardees the same as Carls Jr.?
Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. are not technically the same, but they are “sister brands” owned by the same parent company, CKE Restaurants, and share the same logo, menu, and branding. They operate in different regions—Carl’s Jr. is primarily on the West Coast, while Hardee’s is in the Midwest/South—with some distinct regional menu items, such as Hardee’s focus on biscuits.
Where did the eggroll originate?
The modern American egg roll was likely invented in New York City during the early 1930s, likely created by Chinese restaurant chefs Lung Fong or Henry Low to suit local tastes. While inspired by traditional Chinese spring rolls, the American version introduced a thicker, egg-washed wrapper and different fillings, differing from traditional Chinese cuisine.
Are egg rolls Chinese or Vietnamese?
Egg rolls are primarily a Chinese-American invention (circa 1930s New York). They are different from traditional Chinese spring rolls and Vietnamese chả giò, which are usually lighter. While often mistaken for Vietnamese, chả giò uses rice paper, whereas Americanized “egg rolls” use thick wheat wrappers.
What is Swiss cheese?
North American Swiss cheese is a general term for cheeses resembling Swiss Emmental, characterized by a mild, nutty flavor and distinctive holes (“eyes”) formed by gas-producing bacteria, though some varieties are “blind” (hole-less). It’s a popular, mass-produced cheese in the US and Canada, often made with pasteurized milk, and includes types like mild “Regular Swiss,” sweeter “Baby Swiss,” and “Lacy Swiss”.
Ingredients:
package of Eggroll wrappers
1 pound boiled shaved ham
8 oz block of Swiss cheese cut into strips less than the length of the wrapper
1. Fire up your deep fat fryer to 350F.
2. Lay out an egg roll wrapper. Wet your fingers with water and moisten the perimeter of the wrapper.
3. Place 3-4 “sheets” of ham on the wrapper. Lay a strip of cheese on the ham. Squirt a strip of deli horseradish on the cheese strip. Roll the cheese and sauce up with the ham.
4. Roll up the wrapper, moistening the edges as necessary to ensure a good seal.
5. Chuck your egg roll into the fryer and fry until the wrapper is golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
6. Serve and ENJOY!
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