fiesta wontons

By mrboyton

Ingredients

• RECIPES:
• INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion, grated
• 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 36 small square wonton wrappers
• 2 cups canola oil OR 1 additional large egg white, lightly beaten
• Salsa, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

METHOD:
In a medium bowl, combine beef, onion, cream cheese, cheddar, the 1 whole egg, breadcrumbs, taco seasoning, and cilantro.

Place wonton squares on a dry work surface. Place 1 mounded teaspoon of meat mixture in the middle of each wonton. Brush the wonton's edges with egg white using a pastry brush and fold to seal in a triangle. Place the wontons on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Heat canola oil to 375 degrees F. Fry each wonton until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.

For a reduced-fat version: Instead of frying, preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Brush each wonton with egg white using a pastry brush and bake for 7 to 8 minutes.

Serve immediately with salsa and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.