Sausage and Spinach Wonton Bites Recipe
These savory sausage and cheese wontons are the ultimate appetizer, combining juicy browned sausage, melted cheddar and Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, green onions, and sun-dried tomatoes wrapped in crispy baked wonton wrappers. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to golden perfection, they are an irresistible finger food for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 wontons 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Black pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the wontons.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Filling: Transfer the cooked sausage to a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly. Add shredded cheddar, green onions, Parmesan, chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and season with black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Wontons: Place about one teaspoon of the sausage mixture onto the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold into a triangle and press the edges to seal tightly to prevent filling leakage.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the assembled wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil or melted butter to help them brown and crisp during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the wontons are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the wontons from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to ensure the filling sets and they are easy to handle.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula for a different leafy green flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the filling mixture.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, replace sausage with a plant-based ground meat or seasoned mushrooms.
- Brush with melted butter for a richer flavor or olive oil for a lighter option when baking.
- Wontons are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
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