Indulge in the delectable flavors of Italy with our enticing Italian Cheese Wontons, an irresistible appetizer or main course that will tantalize your taste buds. These wontons are a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender wonton wrappers filled with a creamy and flavorful mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Pan-fried to golden perfection, the wontons offer a crispy exterior that yields to a soft and gooey center. This article presents three variations of the classic Italian Cheese Wontons, each offering a unique twist on this delightful dish. From a traditional marinara sauce to a zesty pesto sauce, and a creamy Alfredo sauce, these wontons can be customized to suit your preferences. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning images, this culinary journey will guide you in crafting these delectable Italian Cheese Wontons that are sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM CHEESE WONTONS
Steps:
- In a small bowl add the cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder and salt and beat until creamy.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a non stick surface. With your finger wet the edges of the wonton wrapper. Add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling and bring up each corner creating a star and seal tightly.
- In a medium sized saucepan add 1/2 inch of oil along the sides. Heat to medium high heat. Add the wontons to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate. Serve with sweet and sour sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 328 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN WONTONS
These a delicious served with spaghetti sauce, or just on there own as a snack...they are quite easy to make, and can be prepared ahead, and stored in the freezer, just thaw and deep-fry.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 40 wontons
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a frypan, cook sausage and onion, over medium heat until sausage is brown and onion is tender, stirring to break meat in small pieces; drain well, cool completely.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and parsley.
- Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling in wonton wrapper.
- Moisten edges of wrapper with water.
- Starting at one corner, fold the wrapper over filling, forming a triangle.
- Press to seal.
- Bring other two sides together.
- Cook in deep hot oil for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 118.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.3
CRISPY SALAMI AND CHEESE EGG ROLLS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 12 egg rolls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Working one wrapper at a time, fold a piece of salami in half and place it diagonally on a wrapper. Top with a piece of string cheese and a pinch of oregano--the cheese ends should point in the direction of 2 opposite wonton corners. Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Orient the wrapper in a diamond, with the cheese parallel to you. Pull one corner of the wrapper up and over the cheese. Tuck in the side corners and roll the wrapper up like a package, making sure the edges and corners are well sealed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Place the egg rolls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill a Dutch with 2 inches of vegetable oil; fit with a deep-frying thermometer. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
- Fry the egg rolls in batches of 3 to 5 until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon for even browning. Remove to a paper towel-lined tray to drain.
- Serve the egg rolls with warm marinara alongside, for dipping.
CREAM CHEESE WONTONS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 24 wontons
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the dipping sauce: Mix together the honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
- For the wontons: In the bowl of a mixer (or you can do it by hand), mix together the cream cheese, Sriracha and green onions until totally combined (scrape the mixer bowl if necessary). In a separate bowl, mix together the egg and 1/2 cup water.
- One at a time, assemble the wontons: Place approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on one corner of a wonton wrapper. Use your finger to "paint" the egg wash all around the edges of the wrapper. Roll the wrapper on a diagonal, starting with the cream cheese corner and stopping when half the wrapper is rolled and the cream cheese mixture is inside. Bring up the 2 ends and use the egg wash to stick them together. Allow the remaining pointed end to naturally tuck backward. (The wontons should resemble tortellini.) As you work, place the assembled wontons under plastic wrap or a light towel to keep them from drying out.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan or medium skillet until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers just under 350 degrees F. (You don't want the oil too hot or it will burn the wontons! Experiment with a spare sheet of wonton wrappers to check.)
- In batches of 4 or 5 at a time, fry the wontons for 45 seconds to 1 minute, flipping carefully midway through to make sure they brown evenly. Remove them when you think they still could stand to slightly brown a teeny bit more (because they will slightly brown in the seconds after you remove them from the pan!). Drain the wontons on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining batches.
- It's best to wait 5 to 10 minutes before serving the wontons, as the cream cheese filling can be quite hot. Serve with the dipping sauce.
LAYERED ITALIAN DIP WITH CRISP WONTONS
Delicious Mediterranean flavors top a surprise ingredient in these pretty appetizers.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Cut each wonton skin in half into 2 triangles. On 2 large ungreased cookie sheets, arrange wonton skins in single layer. Spray wontons with cooking spray. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp; cool.
- In food processor, place beans, Parmesan cheese and dressing. Cover; process until smooth. Spread mixture in ungreased 9-inch microwavable pie plate or quiche dish.
- Top with pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, cheese blend and oregano. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap.
- Microwave on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, turning pan once halfway through cooking. Serve with crisp wontons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (3 Tablespoons Dip and 2 Wontons), Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
SAUSAGE AND CHEESE WONTONS
Make and share this Sausage and Cheese Wontons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BamaBelle30
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a miniature muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Insert wonton wrappers into the muffin pan so as to form small cups. Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow the baked wrappers to cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cooled sausage, cheeses, and Ranch dressing. Fill the baked wonton wrappers cups with the mixture.
- Bake the filled wonton wrappers 10 to 15 minutes, until the sausage mixture is bubbly and slightly brown. Watch closely so the wonton wrappers do not burn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 24.5, Sodium 430.5, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.6
CRISPY ITALIAN WONTONS RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-5531
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large baking sheet with a good amount of cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, pesto, peppers and mozzarella. Place wonton wrappers on prepared baking sheet so wontons become saturated with oil. Place 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture onto center of each wrapper. Dip a finger into water and use it to moisten edges of wrapper; fold over one corner of wrapper to make a triangle and press sides together to create a seal. (If desired, create decorative lines along edges of wontons by pressing tines of a fork along bottom edge of each wonton.) Bake until wontons are golden brown on edges and dough is just cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
BAKED CREAM CHEESE WONTONS
A Midwestern favorite: cream cheese in wonton wrappers. The recipe dimensions are simple (1 wonton wrapper plus 1 teaspoon cream cheese) and can be easily altered. You can add chives, crab, and other kinds of cheese, just decrease the amount of cream cheese accordingly.
Provided by carsch
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Lay wonton wrappers on prepared baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon cream cheese in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Lightly brush edges of wonton wrappers with water and fold each wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press edges to seal. Fold the tips of each triangle up together so that they meet in above the center of the wonton and press tips together to seal. Spray assembled wontons with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until wontons are crispy and golden and the cream cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 181.1 mg
CREAMY CHEESE WONTONS
This is a delicious and easy appetizer. Cream cheese, feta, and fresh herbs. I bring it to almost every get-together, and they are a hit! Use flavored cream cheese and feta for extra flavor. Use your favorite hot sauce as a dip to give them some edge!
Provided by Jessica
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix cream cheese, feta cheese, carrot, garlic powder, egg yolk, basil, and parsley together in a bowl.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface and wet the corners of the wrapper with a moist finger. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper; fold wrapper over the filling, sealing the edges shut. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Place wontons on a baking sheet and brush with soy sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until corners of wontons are brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 427.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
WON TON WRAPPER APPETIZERS
Cheesy sausage-based filling in little cups made from baked won ton wrappers. The baked cups and filling may be prepared a day or two in advance (store covered in the refrigerator) and assembled shortly before serving.
Provided by KIM NIEDERREITHER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a miniature muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Insert wonton wrappers into the muffin pan so as to form small cups. Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow the baked wrappers to cool. Remove from the pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the sausage, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, black olives and Ranch-style dressing. Fill the baked wonton wrapper cups with the mixture.
- Bake the filled wonton wrappers 10 to 15 minutes, until the sausage mixture is bubbly and slightly brown. Watch closely so the wonton wrappers do not burn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ZESTY ITALIAN WONTONS
Make and share this Zesty Italian Wontons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Momma Mia
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 40 wontons, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Filling: In large skillet brown sausage and onion, breaking suasage into small pieces.
- Drain all fat from pan.
- Cool meat mixture.
- Stir in cheeses and parsley.
- Assembly: Place a rounded teaspoon of filling into one corner of wrapper.
- Moisten edges with water.
- Fold wrapper over and seal edges together forming a triangle.
- Bring two points over the center and cross.
- Moisten and press together.
- Cover and chill or freeze if not frying immediately.
- Fry wontons a few at a time in deep hot oil until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce.
SAUSAGE WONTON CUPS
Here's a tasty hot appetizer for all those parties that feature fun finger foods. I've made this recipe several times, and these bites always disappear so fast. It's really easy. -Shirley Van Allen, High Point, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Spoon sausage mixture into cups. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer. Serve warm. Freeze option: Cool appetizers; freeze them in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat wonton cups in coated muffin pans in a preheated 350° oven until crisp and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Prep the wonton wrappers: Make sure the wonton wrappers are thawed and pliable before using. If they are frozen, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs and vegetables will give your wontons the best flavor. If you can, use organic produce.
- Don't overfill the wontons: Too much filling will make the wontons difficult to fold and seal. Aim for about 1 tablespoon of filling per wonton.
- Seal the wontons tightly: Make sure the wontons are sealed tightly so that the filling doesn't leak out during cooking. You can use a fork to crimp the edges of the wontons.
- Cook the wontons properly: The best way to cook wontons is to boil them in a large pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil, then add the wontons and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top. You can also pan-fry or deep-fry wontons, but boiling is the easiest method.
Conclusion:
These Italian cheese wontons are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a special occasion. You can also make them ahead of time and freeze them for later. So next time you're looking for a tasty and unique dish, give these Italian cheese wontons a try!
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