Description
Delightful Spinach and Artichoke Wontons featuring a creamy, cheesy filling with a hint of spice, baked to golden perfection in a crisp wonton wrapper. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, these bite-sized treats combine classic spinach and artichoke dip flavors with a convenient, crispy presentation.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
- 14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Other Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Olive oil spray (for greasing)
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed spinach, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, cubed cream cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Preheat and prepare wonton cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a cupcake tin with olive oil to prevent sticking. Press each wonton wrapper firmly into the cupcake cups, molding them to form small cups.
- Pre-bake wonton shells: Place the cupcake tin with the wonton wrappers into the oven and bake for 5 minutes. This helps the wrappers become slightly crisp and hold their shape before filling.
- Fill and bake: Remove the pre-baked wonton cups from the oven. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the prepared spinach and artichoke filling into each wonton cup. Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the wrappers turn golden brown and the filling is heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove the wontons from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve these delicious wontons warm as a flavorful appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach that is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- Marinated artichoke hearts add an extra depth of flavor; drain them well before chopping.
- You can substitute pepper jack with another mildly spicy cheese if preferred.
- These wontons can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For a crispier base, you can extend the initial prebake time by a minute or two if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton cup
- Calories: 46 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
