BAKED SAUSAGE WONTONS

Baked Sausage Wontons image

"These bite-size appetizers offer a nice change from the usual party fare," notes Karen Rolfe of Dayton, Ohio. "It takes a little effort to assemble them, but the shells can be made ahead and frozen to cut party prep time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 40 wontons.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon sherry or additional chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
40 wonton wrappers

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in carrot and water chestnuts. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the broth, sherry or additional broth and soy sauce until smooth. Stir into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Gently press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat wontons with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. , Remove wontons from cups and arrange upside down on greased baking sheets. Bake 5 minutes longer or until light golden. Turn wontons; fill each with about 1 teaspoon sausage mixture. Bake for 2-3 minutes or until filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges