Delicious Thanksgiving Wontons for a Festive Twist on Traditional Appetizers

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Delicious Thanksgiving Wontons for a Festive Twist on Traditional Appetizers
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 25, 2024

These Thanksgiving wontons are a unique and tasty twist on traditional holiday appetizers. Filled with a savory mixture of turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, these crispy wontons are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving gathering. Perfect for snacking or serving as a starter, these wontons are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for added convenience.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup stuffing
  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • Oil for frying
  • Water for sealing wontons

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing until well combined.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wonton in half to form a triangle and press the edges to seal.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the wontons from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Serve hot with extra cranberry sauce for dipping.
  6. Enjoy your tasty Thanksgiving wontons!

Interesting Facts

  • Wontons are a popular Chinese dumpling dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients.
  • Cranberry sauce adds a tangy-sweet flavor to these Thanksgiving wontons.
  • These wontons can be customized with your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers, such as mashed potatoes or green bean casserole.