Italian Cheese Wontons
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 40 wontons.
A cheesy filling gives wonton wrappers a taste-tempting, Italian twist. The hot and crisp snacks get gobbled up...no matter how many I make!—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
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1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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40 wonton wrappers
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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Marinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
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2.
Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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3.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°.
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4.
Fry wontons, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with marinara.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 81 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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