January 26, 2010

Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Wonton with Brown Butter

I picked up some Wonton wrappers at the store the other day... thought it might be fun to make a few different fillings and give them a try! 
I removed the casing from one link of Italian sausage and browned it with some black pepper and granulated garlic.  I added about one-half package of chopped, frozen spinach, which I'd cooked, drained and cooled.  

After the filling had completely cooled, I put about a teaspoon of the mixture into the middle of a Wonton wrapper, topped it with a little grated Parmesan, wet the edges and folded it up, pressing the edges together so they would adhere.
I browned two tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and quickly fried the Wontons until they were golden and crispy.  Browning butter is easy... put a few tablespoons into a pan over medium heat.  The butter will foam up then settle down and start to turn color.  Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn... it can happen fast!

I just can't tell you how good these were!  I wish you would try them!  I think these would make a great party appetizer - alone or with a dipping sauce.


I had so many Wonton wrappers left in the package, I decided to experiment.  Although you can't really tell from this picture, I filled some with mini-chocolate chips & walnuts; one with prepared mincemeat; and one with peanut butter & mini-chocolate chips.  I fried them using cooking spray and sprinkled a little powdered sugar on top.  They were good!

And finally, I fried (using only non-stick cooking spray) a couple of wrappers flat then dusted them with powdered sugar and drizzled a little chocolate syrup over them.  A nice little treat!

19 comments:

  1. Oh man, I could eat dozens of those. All of them! Heh. Aren't wonton wrappers awesome? I need to make some more.

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  2. Yum! I love both of your savory and sweet fillings!

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  3. I did NOT need to see this at 10:40pm! Wow those sound tasty, all versions!! Will have to find some wonton wrappers next trip to the store!

    Molly

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  4. I love your fillings, Karen- the sausage ecpecially sounds tempting- but then so does chocolate chips. I'll have to try them all!

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  5. This is all so fantastic, my family would go crazy for this. I had a friend stuff hers with dulce de leche and that was good too. Love that you fried some plain and topped with powdered sugar and chocolate syrup, so easy!

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  6. What an excellent filling idea! I bet these would also make for some great raviolis. I love the sausage inside...

    And of course the chocolate walnut heaven ones. You really can never go wrong there.

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  7. This is like the most versatile meal ever! I'm impressed and inspired to give it a try, thanks Karen :-)

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  8. I have a jar of mincemeat in the pantry and a package of wontons in the freezer. :) Thanks for the idea!

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  9. Thanks, Karen, guess I could try it with Gimme Lean or Tofurky Italian-style; sounds very tasty, and easy! Easy is good.
    Peace, Judi

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  10. These won ton creations look fabulous! I could easily eat more than my fair share...You are right, these would make wonderful appetizers. Very nice.

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  11. his is an excellent post! saving everything, and planning to make everything!

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  13. I love both versions!!!!Great appetizers.

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  14. I've got to try these wontons with some of the Italian elk sausage I just made!

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  16. Wow these look fantastic! I love the sound of the filling, Yum!

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  17. Ooooooooooh, look at that sizzling butter! I made a similar recipe, but I cheat and use store bought ravioli. I keep meaning to make my own, and thanks to you, I'm inspired again. These do look amazing and what a versatile technique to use up leftovers. Thanks!

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  18. I am always looking for ideas to wrap wontons around and this is good. I was thinking mashed potatoes and spinach or sausage and mashed potatoes as other options.

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