Party Appetizers - Wonton Appetizers Bites

The holidays can be hectic but preparing your party appetizers doesn't need to be -with a little bit of advance planning and some creative recipes for make ahead appetizers such as wonton appetizers, you can keep your last minute preparations to a minimum.

One of our favorite party appetizers is this easy recipe for Wonton Appetizers Bites from the Kraft Appetizer Recipes Collection. This appetizer recipe is quick to assemble, can be prepared up to the point of baking a day prior to your party, and offers a lot of variations to 'change it up'.

Wonton Appetizers are great party appetizers to make for large or small crowds, are suitable for any occasion, and offer a uniquely different appetizer choice from the usual party appetizers fare.

Wonton Appetizers Bites

Ingredients:
24 wonton wrappers
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup chopped red peppers

Directions:
HEAT oven to 350ºF.

SPRAY 24 muffin cups with cooking spray. Gently place 1 won ton wrapper in each cup, with edges of wrappers extending up sides of cups.

BAKE 5 to 7 min. or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.) Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients.

FILL won ton cups with cheese mixture. Bake 6 to 8 min. or until cheese is melted.

Tips:
Substitue: Tex-Mex Shredded Cheese for the Monterey Jack cheese.
Make Ahead: Prepare won ton appetizers except for baking. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
Substitute: ham or hot Italian sausage for the pepperoni.

Wonton Appetizers Bites recipe courtesy Kraft Canada.

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Wonton Appetizers - Dim Sims Shrimp Appetizers

When planning the menu for your party food appetizers, always choose the easiest finger appetizers recipes to avoid making your guests juggle utensils, appetizers and cocktails.

These delicious Dim Sims Shrimp Appetizers from our wonton appetizers collection is the perfect choice for finger food appetizers. These wonton appetizers are a departure from the usual appetizers fare, yet are surprisingly easy to make appetizers that compliment any appetizers theme.

Dim Sims Shrimp Appetizers

8 oz (225 g) uncooked medium shrimp
1 lb (450 g) uncooked boneless lean pork
1/4 head small cabbage (about 4 oz or 115 g)
6 green onions
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 tblsp (45 ml) cornstarch
4 tsp (20 ml) soy sauce
1 tblsp (15 ml) sesame oil
2 tsp (10 ml) oyster sauce
48 wonton wrappers (about 1 lb or 45o g)
3 cups (750 ml) vegetable oil

Directions:
1) Remove shells and back veins from shrimp. Finely chop shrimp, pork, cabbage and onions with sharp knife or food processor. Transfer chopped foods to large bowl. Add eggs, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil and oyster sauce. Mix well.
2) Place rounded teaspoon of mixture onto center of each wonton wrapper.
3) Gently press wrappers around filling, tucking edges together, but leaving tops flared open, flower style. To avoid excessive drying, work with about 12 wrappers at a time.
4) Heat vegetable oil in wok over high heat until it reaches 375F (190C). Fry 8 to 10 dim sims at a time in hot oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper towel.
Makes 4 dozen.

Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy Chinese Cooking Class Cookbook.

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