Jul 14 2026
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Soul Food Egg Roll Recipe

Inspired by Dasha Barbour's 217 E. Main St
Time1h
Serves4

Egg roll wrapped with mac & cheese, collard greens* (may contain turkey meat), sweet potato casserole with a side of sweet & spicy sauce with a side of sweet & spicy sauce, served as four halves

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Ingredients

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Egg Roll Wrappers

Mac & Cheese Filling

Collard Greens Filling

Sweet Potato Casserole Filling

Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Method

Prepare Mac & Cheese

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare Collard Greens

  1. 4

    Cook the Collard Greens

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft. Add collard greens and turkey meat (if using), stir to combine.

  2. 5

    Simmer

    Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until greens are tender. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare Sweet Potato Casserole

  1. 6

    Boil Sweet Potatoes

    In a pot, cover sweet potatoes with water and boil until tender. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes.

  2. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. If desired, fold in marshmallows.

Assemble Egg Rolls

  1. 8

    Fill the Wrappers

    Lay egg roll wrappers flat. In the center of each wrapper, place a spoonful of mac & cheese, followed by collard greens, and a spoonful of sweet potato mixture.

  2. 9

    Roll and Seal

    Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold the sides in and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a little water.

Fry Egg Rolls

  1. 10

    Heat Oil

    In a deep fryer or heavy pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 11

    Fry Egg Rolls

    Carefully place egg rolls into hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare Sweet & Spicy Sauce

  1. 12

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine ketchup, honey, sriracha, and soy sauce. Stir until well mixed.

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