Yesterday’s Walmart Trip: Spent $8.94, Saved $32.38

by Crystal on December 31, 2010

I stopped by Walmart yesterday to use up a few of my coupons which were expiring today. Here’s what I ended up getting:

1 Woolite All-In-One Carpet Cleaner — used free product coupon

2 boxes of Tony’s Pizza — used free product coupons they sent to me

1 box Kashi Go Lean Crisp cereal – $3.28, used $3/1 coupon from a recent Vocalpoint mailer = $0.28

1 small bag of cornmeal — $1.22

2 packages of Nasoya Egg Roll Wraps — used free coupons they sent to me (anyone have suggestions on how to use these other than Egg Rolls?)

1 package of Nasoya Tofu — used free product coupons

2 sets of pajamas — marked down to $1 each

2 shirts (not shown, but you can see a picture here) — marked down to $1 each

4.8 pounds of bananas — priced matched to our local store’s Thursday $0.18/lb banana deal = $0.86

Total spent: $8.94 (thanks to the tax!)
Total saved: $32.38

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  • Melissa M. December 31, 2010 at 01:27 pm

    We use the wraps to make “mini burittos”

  • Angela Brown December 31, 2010 at 01:28 pm

    These are AWESOME! I make them all the time for parties and they are simple, easy and DELICOUS! Hope this helps.

    http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/baked-crab-rangoon-95157.aspx

    • Katie December 31, 2010 at 01:43 pm

      @Angela Brown, Crab rangoon was going to be my suggestion too. Mmmm. Yum. :)

    • Jim January 01, 2011 at 12:53 pm

      @Angela Brown,

      I used them to make mini chipotle burritos. After its rolled up you deep fry it to make it a little crispy. It turned out quite nicely but it can be a little messy.

  • Karen December 31, 2010 at 01:29 pm

    I was going to head out to our area Wal-mart after reading about the pj’s last night.. Our Truck died.. so no go. hoping the deals will still be there when I get there.. LOL

  • jamie December 31, 2010 at 01:30 pm

    I’ve heard of people using them to make ravioli. You could probably stuff them with ricotta, or black beans, etc….whatever strikes you.

  • Shantel December 31, 2010 at 01:30 pm

    You can cut the egg roll wrappers into strips (leave them straight or tie into knots or bows)…fry or bake until crispy, then sprinkle powered sugar on them…yummo!! Your girls will love ‘em!
    Shantel @
    www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

    • Lee December 31, 2010 at 04:06 pm

      @Shantel, we cut them into quaters but on angle so they make 4 triangles. And we add cinnamon sugar. They are better fried but you could bake them!

  • Risha December 31, 2010 at 01:32 pm

    I’m hoping I can find that Kashi cereal at a store near me. The sample was so yummy!

  • Melissa December 31, 2010 at 01:32 pm

    For the egg roll wrappers – I like to make pizza rolls – pizza-type ingredients rolled up in the egg roll wrapper and baked. Tastier, and healthier than the store bought kind. Also, you could do a baked southwestern egg roll. Yum!

  • Yaritza December 31, 2010 at 01:37 pm

    Awesome score! I have never tried making anything other than egg rolls with those wraps but…how about going Empanada style? Stuff with ground beef and cheese or Guava and some sort of sweet-ish cheese?

  • Marcie December 31, 2010 at 01:38 pm

    We make mini burritos with those egg roll wrappers. I fill them with refried beans and sprinkle with a bit of cheese and bake. We dip them in salsa! Very good!

  • Tabitha (A Penny Saved) December 31, 2010 at 01:42 pm

    Use the egg rolls wrappers to make manicotti. Easy and delicious!

  • Mandy December 31, 2010 at 01:47 pm

    I have made ravioli with them. You just have to make sure you seal them well on the edges. My favorite way to use them is to make pot stickers using my Mongolian Sister-in-law’s recipe. They also freeze really well.

  • Sherry December 31, 2010 at 01:51 pm

    My Wal-Mart has adult holiday t-shirts for 1.50+ (got 6).
    Holiday cookies for 1.25+ (got 4).
    And stocking stuffer toys/party favors for .25+ (got 1)
    I spent 16.07 with tax and saved 40.50. YES!

    Can’t remember the last time I had this much fun!

  • Kristin December 31, 2010 at 01:52 pm

    My sister used to use eggroll wrappers to make steak & potato wontons. It’s pretty simple, really. Just cook up some steak and some potatoes (until soft) and cram it in there, then fry. I like to put cheese in them also.

    Hope you figure out something!

  • Lisa Gray December 31, 2010 at 01:54 pm

    I make sausage stars with the wontons. They are sooo good!!

  • Shelli December 31, 2010 at 01:55 pm

    Other than vocalpoint, how do you get all of those free product coupons?

    • Crystal December 31, 2010 at 02:11 pm

      Some (like the Woolite) were available to the first 10,000 who signed up a few months ago. You have to be quick, but you can get some fabulous free coupons that way! You can also get free coupons for some of your favorite products if you write to the manufacturer’s and ask for coupons.

      Because I have a blog, I also occasionally get coupons sent to me from manufacturer’s. I give many of these away, but I usually use a few here and there — which is where the Nasoya and Tony’s coupons came from.

      • Chrys December 31, 2010 at 03:45 pm

        @Crystal, I think I’ve checked about 10 stores for the Woolite thing. Just to make sure, were they located somewhere other than where vacuum cleaners or broom/cleaning products would be? So sad it seems they don’t exist in this town…

        • Angela December 31, 2010 at 04:42 pm

          I also never found them, and I checked at several stores. I thought Walmart would have them, since the coupon came from their magazine. I hated to waste that free coupon!

        • Rae January 01, 2011 at 12:03 pm

          @Chrys, No, in my Walmart they were not by the brooms or by the vacuums and when asked, an employee said they didn’t carry them. Then I found it in the mop/sponge aisle.

  • Ashley Bussey December 31, 2010 at 01:55 pm

    I use egg roll wraps to make butternut squash ravioli with sage and a brown butter sauce- Yum!!!

    • A. Bell December 31, 2010 at 02:03 pm

      @Ashley Bussey,

      Can you post a link to this recepie?

  • Amber H December 31, 2010 at 01:58 pm

    I have also heard of people making raviolis with them, though I have never tried it myself. All those ideas sound delicious!
    Regarding the Kashi – I live near the Wood Village, OR Walmart & got my box (with the $3 off coupon) for free. I twas priced @ $2.94, so sweet deal & it IS really good :)

  • kelly December 31, 2010 at 01:59 pm

    Where did you find the woolite cleaning thing????? I have a coupon for a free one too and have looked high and low EVERYWHERE and can not find it. I have checked walmart, shopko, target and our 2 local grocery stores. HELP!! I hate the idea of throwing it away!! :) thanks!

    • Crystal December 31, 2010 at 02:11 pm

      I looked high and low for it, too, and was so happy to finally find it yesterday in the mop aisle at Walmart.

  • JRFrugalMom December 31, 2010 at 02:00 pm

    I love Nasoya products! What a haul you brought home, and the price is awesome. I do not think many people can go in and out of Walmart spending only $8.94, and if they do, they probably only buy 1 or 2 items.

    Awesome!

    Happy New Year!
    JR
    Frugality Is Free.

  • JT December 31, 2010 at 02:00 pm

    A favorite in college was fried tacos. We filled the wrappers with taco meat and cheese, then dipped them in salsa and sour cream.

  • Kara December 31, 2010 at 02:02 pm

    In the Rachel Ray magazine, they had ideas for eggrolls: pizza, cheesesteak, cheeseburger. It says “you can trun any leftovers into an egg roll: chill meat or veggies overnight, roll into a spring roll wrapper and fry in 1/4in oil.” (Everday with Rachel Ray, pg 124 February 2011)
    Dh LOVES the eggrolls I make (recipe from athriftymom.com), this will be an easy meal. I’m thinking tacos!!!!

  • Jennifer December 31, 2010 at 02:07 pm

    Thanks for posting more of your shopping trips with coupon match-ups, Crystal. I have loved those in the past and was missing them! :) Thanks for all you do!

  • Sabrina December 31, 2010 at 02:09 pm

    Here’s a great way to use your egg roll wraps and tofu!

    Curry Triangles
    1 medium sweet potato, baked and mashed
    1 small potato, baked and mashed
    Tofu (cooked, chopped, seasoned with spices including curry)*You can also use cooked ground beef.
    Frozen peas

    Mix together. Season to taste. I like lots of curry and some paprika. Place tablespoon of mixture in center of wrap. Brush edges of wrap with egg or water. Fold over once so corners meet, forming a triangle.
    Great dipped in sweet and sour sauce, or sweet chili sauce. I don’t have the exact measurements of the recipe, as this use to be my favoriter appetizer at a restaraunt here in San Francisco. They don’t sell them anymore, so they told me everything that goes in them. I make them at home, but try different seasonings each time.

    You can either fry them up, or spray/brush them with olive oil and bake them.

    • shawn'l December 31, 2010 at 05:36 pm

      @Sabrina, Wow, these sound delicious. Thank you for taking the time to post the recipe.

  • Michelle December 31, 2010 at 02:17 pm

    We use those eggroll wrappers to make the Cheesecake Factory avacado eggrolls (recipe online or in the Top Secret Recipes book), also stuff them with pumpkin pie filling/spices, or pizza rolls. Or just brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake.

  • Becky Simoes December 31, 2010 at 02:20 pm

    We use the egg roll wrappers to make a dessert. Fill them with a little bit of Nutella, fold them into triangles, seal with some egg yolks, pan fry or deep fry, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Not the most healthy thing in the world but for a treat once in a while….delicious!!!

    • Brittney December 31, 2010 at 03:41 pm

      @Becky Simoes,

      Add some bananas to that! YUM

  • Kate December 31, 2010 at 02:21 pm

    I made sweet potato ravioli with apple browned butter sauce with my wrappers. So good and easy. Bake some sweet potatoes until soft, let cool and put the flesh into a bowl. I mix in chevre cheese, but you could probably do ricotta, and some garlic powder, a little pepper, some sage and thyme. Then put a little spoonful in the middle of one wrapper. Wet your finger and run it along all four edges, put another wrapper on top and make sure it is sealed well and the wrapper is hugging the filing – air bubbles aren’t good. Then drop into salted, boiling water and cook for 2-4 minutes.
    For the butter sauce, I melt a stick of butter or however much you need for the amount of ravioli you made. Let it foam, but not burn. It will brown and get a great nutty taste. Dice some peeled apple very fine and add it to the butter and let it cook very low until the apple is tender. Add a sprinkle of sage and drizzle over the ravs on a plate. So yummy!

  • Michelle M December 31, 2010 at 02:38 pm

    Just yesterday on the Tasty Kitchen, part of The Pioneer Woman’s website, had a recipe for mozzerella cheese sticks using eggroll wrappers. They looked awesome and so, so easy! However, reading the comments, I am going to have to try the pizza rolls. Has to be better than buying the ones in the freezer section.

  • MM December 31, 2010 at 02:40 pm

    You can use egg roll wraps to make Samosas – a most excellent Indian food! Go to youtube and type in ‘samosas’ and you’ll get lots of videos on how to make them. Potato and pea filling is typical – they are a great “finger” food, even for kids, and they are delish. I make them with rice wrappers (from a local Oriental foods store) so they are gluten free, too.

    Seriously good!

  • Danielle December 31, 2010 at 02:51 pm

    You could use the eggroll wrappers to make a Filipino Dish called “Turon”. Its a sweet banana wrapped in a eggroll, fried and sweetened with honey or melted sugar. Since you bought the yellow bananas your pretty much set. One Turon sells for a buck in Asian restaurants and there great as appetizers.

  • junesummer December 31, 2010 at 02:51 pm

    was so bummed I went to walmart, found a bunch of pjs just like your picture. Loaded them up 2 for each of my 4 daughters and 2 for me, got to the register and they were still $9.00 a piece. Needless to say I didn’t get them….they will probably go on sale tonite and be gone by morning with my luck. I did manage to get some holiday shirts clearanced down to 1.75 and one pair of size 3 pjs for 1.00 so not a total bust.

  • MrsD05 December 31, 2010 at 02:57 pm

    I use them for ham & cheese ravioli. The egg roll wrappers are larger than the wontons called for in the recipe so I would cut each one into half or 1/4. The wontons make huge ravioli anyway.

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ultimate-recipe-showdown/mama-mirabellas-ham-and-cheese-ravioli-recipe/index.html

  • Shannon December 31, 2010 at 03:05 pm

    Fill the rice paper wrappers with cream cheese and diced jalapenos, then bake or fry. Dip in jalapeno jelly or eat plain. The serve these at Roadhouse grill and I LOVE them

  • Richelle December 31, 2010 at 03:11 pm

    We love this recipe for egg roll wrappers (never made the dip with it though):

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/chicken-green-chili-straws-with-jalapeno-honey-dip-recipe/index.html

  • Sarah December 31, 2010 at 03:21 pm

    Use the egg roll wraps to make desserts. You can add cinnamon apples, bananas and chocolate, berries, sweetened ricotta/marscapone cheese. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar…yum!

  • Becky December 31, 2010 at 03:49 pm

    You can make home-made ravioli with the won-ton skins. You can also make deep fried won-tons with ground beef which are awesome, not fat free, but really good.

  • Jenny Leigh December 31, 2010 at 03:50 pm

    You can make Green Chile Wontons with your egg roll wrappers, but as someone mentioned earlier, you would probably have to cut them in half. These are WONDERFUL and are made by one of our local restaurants. Green Chile Wontons

  • Molly December 31, 2010 at 03:51 pm

    We’ve used egg roll stuff for Apple Dumplings.fold over whole apples.. carmels in the holes if you have them, then after they are done we sprinkled powder sugar over them.
    Have fun!
    (love the pizza roll idea and the southwest egg rolls, like ruby tuesday.

  • Dayna December 31, 2010 at 04:11 pm

    I love to use eggroll wrappers as little cups. You spray a muffin tin/mini muffin tin with pam and then bake them up at 350 for a few minutes until they are crisp. They are awesome filled with chicken or tuna salad. :)

  • Robin December 31, 2010 at 04:43 pm

    Wontons! Cute the egg roll wraps in half or quarters. Take some cream cheese and add soy sauce or worcestershire. Put a dab (1 or 2 teaspoons) in, fold it over, seal with water, and fry! You can also used cooked chicken (I use canned usually) and add some soy sauce and seasoned salt for the filling. YUM

  • Megan Camp December 31, 2010 at 04:45 pm

    We LOVE making this recipe for party appetizers. They always disappear quick and you can use all that free hot sauce we get on sale.

    Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts

    These are wonderful appetizers. My husband loves to eat them and even loves to make them. It’s his “show-off” recipe and it is just as good as I remember from the Cheesecake Factory.

    2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
    1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce
    1/4 cup cream cheese
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    24 wonton wrappers
    oil (for frying, peanut suggested)

    NOTE: all amounts are suggested; feel free to adjust to your personal preference.

    Put about a tsp into the center of a small wonton, seal edges using a little water. Keep covered until all wontons are done. You can make these with the large wontons as well. Just add more filling.

    Heat oil to about 325 degrees F.

    Fry wontons, a few at a time, until lightly brown and crisp.

    Serve with bleu cheese or ranch salad dressing/dip.

    NOTE: The filling can be made the day ahead and refrigerated, and the flavor intensifies. Also, if you don’t want to fry them, you can spray them with a little cooking spray and bake them. They still taste good but not as great as they are fried.

  • Kenyra December 31, 2010 at 04:59 pm

    My bf makes apple pies, cheesecake, pizza puffs u could use any pie filling u want and then he fries them he loves then & keeps them all for himself where can I get coupons for the egg roll wraps?

  • Alicia December 31, 2010 at 05:19 pm

    Here’s a couple recipe links for the wrappers! You can always cut them down to use in mini-muffin pans.

    Sausage Stars: http://www.everydayhomecook.com/2010/05/aunt-kims-sausage-stars/

    Crab Rangoon: http://www.everydayhomecook.com/2010/09/alicias-awesome-crab-rangoon/

    And, for a sweet use, you can fill them with Nutella, seal and fry. YUM!

  • Grace December 31, 2010 at 07:08 pm

    U could put banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon in them and deep fry them

  • Annie December 31, 2010 at 07:11 pm

    This fall I used the eggroll wrappers to make apple turnovers from a mash-up of recipes. Basically, cut the wrappers on the diagonal to make 2 smaller triangles. Fill with about 1 tsp of apple pie filling (diced/grated apples, dash of sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg), then seal with water. Place on a greased cookie sheet, spritz with cooking spray (or brush with butter, even better!), and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or with ice cream.

    Very yummy, super simple to make, and healthier than the deep-fried version! Enjoy!

  • April December 31, 2010 at 08:00 pm

    For whatever reason my reply button isn’t working on my iPhone. The woolite all in one cleaner is sold exclusively at walmart I emailed woolite and they promptly responded.

  • Renae @ How to Have it All December 31, 2010 at 08:03 pm

    Make Butternut Squash Ravioli! So good and pretty easy!

    http://www.howtohaveitall.net/2010/12/29/butternut-squash-ravioli-recipe/

  • liz December 31, 2010 at 08:14 pm

    you can use the wrappers to make homemade ravioli

  • Hannah December 31, 2010 at 08:27 pm

    make wontons (usually a pork filling but chicken works too) and then make then into soup!

  • Deb Smith December 31, 2010 at 08:37 pm

    Crystal,
    yesterday on Food network I saw Guy F. (cant spell his last name) make mozzerella sticks with egg roll wraps. You took string chez and wrapped them with the eggroll. Secured with an egg wash (but you could use water I would think, or milk), and then used an egg wash , then breaded with panko bread crumbs, and made chez sticks. He said that the chez would not get hot and start melting outside of the wrapper when done this way. Yuummmmmmmmmmmm! Maybe something your kids would like.

  • Charity December 31, 2010 at 09:09 pm

    Well, I know this isn’t the healthiest way to use the wrappers, but we like to wrap them around snack-size Snickers and fry them. We eat them with vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup. Yummy! :)

  • Rebecca December 31, 2010 at 09:37 pm

    I love this baked southwest eggroll recipe. It freezes really well too for quick lunches.

    http://annies-eats.com/2010/03/05/baked-southwestern-egg-rolls/

  • Elaine December 31, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    To use up your won ton wrappers, Chocolate ravaoli, put a teaspoon of Nutella in the middle, dampen the edges with water, fold and seal. Fry until lightly brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or cold.

  • Abigail December 31, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Thanks for this heads up on pjs! decided to check that out since I had to run out there today. I got myself 2 pairs of long sleeve and pant sets. I also got my son 4 fleece pants and one cotton long sleeve and pant set. spent $13, saved $40! So exciting.

  • Kristen December 31, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    I just spent a lot at Walmart since they marked down their Christmas clearance to 75% off. Lots of candles, a Christmas tree (originally $148 marked down to $37), holiday themed kids pj sets $1.25/each, and other Christmas decor. I also got some Eva Longoria perfume and Shakira perfumes. They had a bunch of kids shorts and t-shirts for $1/each and adults for $3 and $5.

  • amy brendtro December 31, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    You do not want to know how expensive bananas are in AK… Target had their pajamas marked down…. to $17.00!!

  • Stacey December 31, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    I always miss all the great deals! Hoping I can find some of those dollar items at my walmart.

  • Revathy January 01, 2011 at 12:20 am

    Hi Crystal,
    You can make two Indian appetizers.
    1) samosas–triangles filled with mashed potato and green pea .But needs to be fried.very popular and yummy.Google samosas.
    2) veg/chicken puffs– can be baked instead of frying.

  • Laura January 01, 2011 at 06:35 am

    Went to Walmart hoping to find the ladies pj’s you mentioned, but they didn’t have any at my store. Instead, I scroed a holiday dress for my daughter for next year. Red velvet with white fluffy trim on collar and cuffs (like a Santa suit), size 6T. It was originally priced at $15, then the marked down sticker on it said $7.50. After reading your post about the ladies pj’s being marked down and then ringing up for less at the register, I took a chance and scanned the dress at the price checker and it was marked down to $3.75! Woohoo!

    Oh, also scroed at Target…2 full-size nice, fluffy traditional Christmas stockings and a package of wrapping ribbon all for $2 total!

  • Heather January 01, 2011 at 07:33 am

    I got those same PJs. Mine were $2 each, but still a great deal!

  • Courtney January 01, 2011 at 08:04 am

    Lumpia Recipe
    1 package egg roll wrappers
    2 pounds ground beef or pork
    2 cups of shredded carrots
    1 green pepper, chopped
    1 onion, chopped
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    2 eggs, lightly beaten
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    Minced garlic, to taste

    Prepare…
    Using a serrated knife, cut the square lumpia wrappers in half so that you have two stacks of triangle wrappers. Place a damp paper towel over the wrappers to keep them from drying out as you work.

    Combine the pork, garlic, carrots, green pepper, onion, soy sauce, eggs, and black pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, or a rubber spatula, mix the filling well so that the seasonings are evenly distributed.

    Place one of the triangle wrappers on your work surface with the long edge facing you. Place a heaping teaspoon of the filling on the wrapper, fold in the sides and roll up to the triangle point.

    Dip two fingers into a bowl of water, then moisten triangle point of wrapper with your fingers. Finish rolling the lumpia, then rest it on its seam. Continue rolling with the rest of the filling and lumpia wrappers.

    At this point, you can freeze your rolled lumpia if you wish by placing them in freezer bags and then into your freezer.

    To cook the lumpia, fill a large frying pan with about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Gently place the lumpia into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total (if frying frozen lumpia, it will take 1 to 2 minutes longer).

    Place the fried lumpia on paper towels and serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce or BBQ sauce.

  • Kelly Hancock January 01, 2011 at 08:08 am

    Crystal,
    I love using egg roll wrappers as a “taquito” type of wrap. I have a recipe here that uses leftover chicken that is amazing!

    Disregard the title, it is a meal I redesign using crockpot chicken!

    http://faithfulprovisions.com/2008/10/16/cooking-101-crockpot-meal-using-chicken/

  • marilynn January 01, 2011 at 08:24 am

    my walmart had 75% off on holiday pajamas and the cheapest sets were $3.75,not$1. Also the bananas costs .49 cents a pound

  • AJ January 01, 2011 at 08:39 am

    I agree with the folks who suggested using the eggroll/wonton wrappers for ravioli. There are several recipes onlin. As someone mentioned, make sure to seal them well with water or else the filling will leak out when boiling. They also dry quickly so it’s good to cover them with a wet paper towel when fixing the others. It can be a bit of a project but a worthwhile one, for sure! Happy cooking!

  • Brenda January 01, 2011 at 08:45 am

    I just came across your site this morning. I think your ideas for the new year are great!! I can totally relate to the desire to learn. I love learning new things, it keeps life fun. Actually, yesterday I made homemade from scratch laundry soap and am going to make the dishwasher soap today (first time for both). So we will see. I am glad to see there are actually other people who desire to do these things as well, alot of people look at me like I am a bit crazy. I guess they don’t see the point in making these things when you can get them at the store. Anyways, just wanted to say happy new year and I am glad I found your blog

    A fellow learner,
    Brenda

  • Joscelyn January 01, 2011 at 09:56 am

    Make lasanga with them! I was at a bridal shower this past week and they made a vegtable lasanga with egg roll wrappers instead of noodles. It was great! Sorry I don’t have a recipe but maybe you can use the idea.

    • Jenny Leigh January 06, 2011 at 07:03 am

      @Joscelyn,

      I was watching an episode of “Sara’s Secrets” (Sara Moulton) this morning, and she did this very thing. I rushed over to share.

  • Lauren Ankele January 01, 2011 at 10:29 am

    I love egg roll wraps! If you want to be creative make cookie dough egg rolls. Find a recipe for cookie dough w/out egg and add chocolate chips and wrap in the wrapper, fry, and ta-da! You have yum!

  • Jenelle @ Frugal Family Feasts January 01, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Cut the egg roll wrappers to fit your muffin tin or mini muffin pan, spray with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and bake. You can fill the cups with whatever you like. Below is a link for chicken fajita cups. It’s a fun dinner for kids (tacos, fajitas, Chicken Parmesan bites, sloppy joes, etc)

    http://frugalfamilyfeasts.blogspot.com/2009/11/holiday-hints-chicken-fajita-cups.html

  • Rae January 01, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    The eggroll wrappers are actually just a very mild thin dough so they are incredibly versatile. You can make them sweet or savory depending on what you put in/on them. And soft or crunchy depending on how you cook them. You can use them for ravioli type things, wrapped, lining muffin pans, etc. I love them. I get them whenever I find them on a good manager markdown at Kroger (that and the same with wonton wrappers)

  • Tiffany January 01, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Bums me out, our Walmart didn’t have their stuff marked down to $1 – I ran out as soon as I saw posts on those deals!

  • Virginia January 01, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    You can make pierogies out of your egg roll wraps. Cut each sheet into 4 squares and fill with a mashed potato/cheese/onion filling. Fold into little triangles. Then sautee with some onion in an oil that doesn’t have a strong flavor.

  • Amy Stamper January 01, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    I will recommend the rangoons too. We love them. You can also use the same premise. Just put the wrappers in your muffin tin and bake empty you can fill with pudding, chicken salad, fruit, etc. I do this for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, etc. People love them and always want the recipe. Let us know what you decide to do.

  • Brittney January 01, 2011 at 01:13 pm

    My in-laws use them to make chicken & dumplings! They cook super fast!

  • Damaris January 01, 2011 at 01:34 pm

    my sister in law makes sausage rolls they are YUMMY!! she uses shredded cheese, 8oz cream cheese, 1 package sausage, 1 packet of ranch dressing mix. cook the sausage- drain, add the cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheese stuff the egg roll wrappers and wrap like you would an egg roll then fry. enjoy

  • Rebekah January 01, 2011 at 01:46 pm

    We stuff them with Italian sausage, sauteed onions and jalapenos, and cheddar cheese mixed together with cream cheese and bake them.

  • Becky January 01, 2011 at 02:21 pm

    I make perogies using the egg roll wrappers. I use leftover mashed potatoes and reheat them. I then add cheese (you can also add sauteed onions). Lay the egg roll wrapper out like a diamond. Mix potatoes and cheese together and then put a spoonful on half of the egg roll wrapper. Then seal the edges together using water or egg whites. I then fry them until golden brown on each side. They sort of taste like potato cakes but crispier. My whole family LOVES them!

  • Candy January 01, 2011 at 02:34 pm

    Use the egg roll wrappers to make butternut squash ravioli (or any kind – mushroom, spinach, cheese)! Make up stuffed raviolis, freeze on a cookie sheet, then when completely frozen, put in a big plastic bag. Or cut them in strips and fry for salad toppers.

  • Carrie January 01, 2011 at 02:35 pm

    We use the egg roll (and wonton) wraps in our holiday fondue. But you can use them anytime. We fill them with cheese chunks or pineapple chunks, or leave plain. Then fold on the diagonal and seal shut with water to make a triangle, or just pinch all the corners together at the top. Then we deep fry them.

    I also got some great deals at Walmart. I spent $16.60 and saved $30.06. Plus, one of my items rang up .75 too much, so I went to get my money back and in our state, we get the refund plus $5.00 back. So I saved an extra $5 by having something over charge!

  • Tina January 01, 2011 at 02:38 pm

    Eggroll wrappers… Use them like wontons to make ravioli. My kids love this… cheese or traditional meat works great!

  • Trinity January 01, 2011 at 03:08 pm

    yeah i was gonna say apple or cherry dumplings or fritter fold all the 4 corners in.

  • Tara January 01, 2011 at 03:31 pm

    we use the wraps to make “crab rangoon” you can use crab meat, cream cheese, and scallions…wrap them into little triangles and then fry them….much cheaper than going to a chinese resteraunt for them! :)

  • Tammy Hodgn January 01, 2011 at 04:27 pm

    It’s a funny thing tat you asked for a recipe using the egg roll wrappers because I just used them today myself. I make pizza rolls with them. This is a favorite recipe in our house. I have teenage boys & we all love these!! Here’s the recipe.
    4 cups (16 oz) shredded pizza cheese blend or mozzarella
    1 lb bulk italian sausage, cooked and drained ( you can leave this out, I usually do)
    2 pkgs (3 oz each) sliced pepperoni, chopped
    1 med. sweet red pepper, finely chopped (optional
    1 med green pepper, finely chopped (optional
    1 med onion, finely chopped (optional
    2 jars (14 oz each) pizza sauce
    32 egg roll wrappers
    vegetable oil for frying
    aditional pizza sauce for dipping, warmed (optional)
    In large bowl, combine cheese, sausage, pepperoni, peppers & onion. Stir in pizza sauce until combined. Place about 1/4 cup filling in center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold wrappers by package directions. In skillet, heat 1 in. of ol to 375 degrees. Fry opizza rolls for 1-2 min. on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with additional pizza sauce if desired. Yield: 32 rolls. I usually only put pepperoni, cheese & the sauce in mine, but you can put anything you want in yours. They are absolutely wonderful. Taste kind of like hot pockets. Hope you enjoy them!!

  • Carol January 01, 2011 at 05:27 pm

    Woa! Looking at the break-down for the shopping trip to Wal-mart. Can you use multiple coupons on one item. You said you used three $1 coupons on a $3.28 box of cereal. I thought it was one coupon per item. Just curious because I would love to do this trick!

    • Crystal January 01, 2011 at 05:56 pm

      You can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. I used a $3 off 1 item. I hope that clears up the confusion!

  • janice crews January 01, 2011 at 06:27 pm

    had a great trip to kroger..7 dawn dishwashing det. 4 downy, 8 oil of olay body washes and lotions and 8 finesse hair products for $12.38..used b1g1 plus $2.00 off the oil of olay. plus utilized their instore ad…what a great way to end the 2010

  • Heather January 01, 2011 at 08:00 pm

    Hi. Growing up we used to make taco pockets with the egg roll wrappers. Fill with meat, cheese, and taco sauce and wrap up. Then bake in the oven. There are alot you can do with them! I am going to try a few of the ideas already posted!

  • Mary C. January 01, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    For the egg roll wrappers, we used it to make tex mex chicken cups!

    1-2 chicken breast strips (cut into bit size pieces)
    1/2 packet of taco seasoning
    1/4-1/3 cup of ranch
    1 packet of mexican blend cheese
    1 packet of wonton wrappers

    1. put each wonton wrapper into a muffin mold on the muffin pan.
    2. cook for 2-3 minutes at 350 F until it is a bit crisp but not all the way
    3. mix the taco seasoning and ranch together into a bowl.
    4. cook the chicken pieces and put it in the taco mixture.
    5. scoop each into the wonton muffin molds
    6. sprinkle with cheese and put it back into the oven until cheese melts.

  • Tammy January 02, 2011 at 02:33 am

    wow. great job at saving! You are amazing! You are an inspiration.

  • Jackie January 02, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    I made baked crab and pizza rangoons with mine. You could cut your wrappers to make these http://cookandplay.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/crab-rangoons/

    http://cookandplay.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/baked-pizza-rangoon/

    I’ve also frozen my wraps and used them later!

  • Janet January 02, 2011 at 01:51 pm

    Try this for the eggroll wrappers! I think it sounds good but haven’t had the time to try it yet! :) HAM & CHEESE CANNELLONI

    http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/Ham-and-Cheese-Cannelloni

  • Becky January 02, 2011 at 03:54 pm

    I haven’t read all the responses yet, so forgive me if someone else has already suggested this. I use egg roll wrappers to make Samoosas. I make ground meat (although best is ground lamb) or chicken with chiles (sans the seeds) ginger, onions, frozen peas and curry powder. Then I fold the egg wrappers to form a triangle and stuff the mixture and then fold the edges with a brush and a bit of water. Then deep fry them. They are a delish curry Indian treat! I fell in love with them in both England and South Africa when I had them and no one here in NC sells them that I know of so I just had to have some.

  • A.E. January 02, 2011 at 03:57 pm

    I found a bunch of boys Toy Story and The Last Airbender tees for $1 each!!!

  • Laura January 02, 2011 at 08:35 pm

    you can make strawberry cream cheese wontons I tried baking them but that flopped frying them is much better just put a dollop of strawberry cream cheese in the middle lift the four corners and pinch then fry my kids loved them

  • melissa January 03, 2011 at 10:37 am

    When I heard about the pajamas I went straight to walmart and luckily I did find some for my family…priced at $1.75…thanks for the heads up!

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