Spinach Artichoke Wontons
These spinach artichoke wontons are filled with a mixture of cream cheese, artichokes, spinach and grated cheese, then wrapped up and deep fried to golden brown perfection. An unexpected party appetizer that's a unique take on the traditional spinach artichoke dip. Author: Sara Welch Recipe Type: American Total Time: 50 minutes
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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 37
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 37
6 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/2 box spinach frozen spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
pepper & salt, to taste
24 wonton wrappers
1 egg beaten
oil for frying
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced & seeded
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions:
Place the cream cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Still until well blended.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and drop 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges of the wonton with the egg.
Bring 2 opposite corners together in the middle of the wonton and pinch. Repeat with the other 2 corners and pinch to form a package shape.
Repeat with the remaining wontons and cream cheese until all are filled.
Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning them as needed to make sure they brown evenly. This process should take about 3-5 minutes.
Drain the cooked wontons on paper towels and repeat the frying process with remaining wontons.
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, parsley with a pinch of salt.
Serve the wontons immediately, with the tomato mixture spooned over the top or served on the side.
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Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and drop 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges of the wonton with the egg.
Bring 2 opposite corners together in the middle of the wonton and pinch. Repeat with the other 2 corners and pinch to form a package shape.
Repeat with the remaining wontons and cream cheese until all are filled.
Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning them as needed to make sure they brown evenly. This process should take about 3-5 minutes.
Drain the cooked wontons on paper towels and repeat the frying process with remaining wontons.
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, parsley with a pinch of salt.
Serve the wontons immediately, with the tomato mixture spooned over the top or served on the side.
Source: dinneratthezoo.com