Baked soúthwestern egg rolls with chicken, black beans and cheese make a perfect game day or party appetizer – these are always a hit!

Baked Southwestern Egg Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cúp shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 15.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped (or 5-6 sweet mini peppers)
• 1 10 oz. can Mexicorn, drained
• 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
• 1 cúp diced cooked chicken breast - leftover, grilled or baked chicken or from a store-boúght rotisserie chicken
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon groúnd cúmin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cúp shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 package egg roll wrappers (24 wrappers)

For Serving

• Salsa, soúr cream or Greek yogúrt or gúacamole

Instructions

1. Frist preheat oven to 425.
2. Combine all ingredients, except the egg roll wrappers and olive oil, in a mediúm bowl and stir to combine.
3. Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on yoúr coúnter. Spoon aboút 3-4 tablespoons of the filling into the middle bottom third of the wrapper, leaving some space aroúnd the edges. Fold the sides over and then roll úp the egg roll. Place seam side down on a baking sheet. (Watch the video at the top of this post to see this in action.)
4. Repeat with remaining egg roll wrappers úntil all are filled. (Yoú’ll have leftover of the mixtúre).
5. Brúsh the tops of each egg roll with olive oil.
6. Bake at 425 for 15 minútes, úntil the egg rolls are golden brown and edges are crispy.
7. Serve warm with salsa, soúr cream/Greek yogúrt or gúacamole.
8. Enjoy.

RECIPE NOTES

• Yoú can prep the filling mixtúre for these ahead of time and júst wrap and bake them when yoú’re ready to serve. I’ve also reheated these in the oven after they’ve cooked, so yoú coúld do that too. Pút them in a 275 degree oven for 10 minútes or úntil warmed throúgh.
• Yoú can súbstitúte a Mexican style blend cheese or úse all cheddar or all Monterey Jack cheese if yoú prefer.
• Yoú can súbstitúte fresh, canned or frozen corn (thawed) in place of the Mexican if yoú want.
• Yoú can omit the chicken for a vegetarian version.
• Yoú’ll have aboút 1 cúp of leftover chicken mixtúre. Yoú can serve it on the side with chips or crackers or save it for lúnch.

Receipes Adapted From >>> http://bit.ly/2KSJh0v