Time to start thinking about some appetizers for the holidays. Time for my Favorite Easy Holiday Appetizer – Fried Won Tons.
I thought it was time to share my recipe again. Super easy and such a treat. You can make these ahead of time, just freeze and cook what you need.
This recipe is so easy. You’ll need 1 lb of ground beef – – – 1 can diced green chilies – Colby Jack Cheese – I always have all of these on hand.
The only thing I usually have to buy are Won Ton Wraps. ( You can find these at any grocery store)
Here is a step by step tutorial on how to make these easy and delicious treats.
Brown meat well then add the can of green chilies, cook together for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add 2 large handfuls of the shredded cheese.
Turn heat off and stir to melt and combine with the meat mixture.
Beat one egg in a bowl and set it aside to use when wrapping the won tons.
Place a small spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of the won ton skin –
Roll up from one corner about 3/4 of the way – –
Dip fingers in egg wash and rub on the two ends to moisten, then stick them together in sort of a bow fashion.
Place them on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer.
When they are frozen, package them up in freezer bags in a single layer – about 25 to the bag – and return to the freezer. This recipe makes about 75.
To serve – Place frozen in hot oil and fry until golden brown. These are small, so don’t overcook them. Serve with salsa or seasoned ketchup as a dip.
I love having something I can pull out of the freezer at a minute’s notice and these are always a crowd-pleaser. I know your family and friends will love them too.
Favorite Easy Holiday Appetizer – Fried Won Tons.
Easy Holiday Appetizers - Won Tons
Ingredients
- l lb ground beef
- l can diced green chilis
- 2 c. shredded Jack cheese
- l pkg. won ton wraps
Instructions
- Brown meat well then add the can of green chilies, cook together for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cheese then turn off the heat and stir to melt. Beat one egg in a small bowl for egg wash and set aside. Then place a small spoonful of meat mixture in the center of 1 won ton wrapper. Roll up on pointed end 3/4 of the way, then dip a finger in egg wash and smear on two long sides, fold them together in sort of a bow to seal. Place on a cookie sheet in the freezer. After frozen place in freezer bags of about 25 in a single layer until ready to cook. Fry in a deep pan of hot oil until brown - remember these are small so don't over cook. Serve immediately with sales or spiced ketchup dip and wait for the raves.
Made and enjoyed these tonight!! We adapted it to using 12oz Impossible only inside & used the same wonton wrappers. We used Korean style dipping sauce and a teriyaki dipping sauce. It was so easy to make ourselves and definitely enjoyed the crunch. By chance have you ever tried to make these in the air fryer and not have them be frozen?
No, I haven’t done the air fryer, but that sounds good. Your sauces sound good too.