SPICY SAUSAGE WONTON STARS

Spicy Sausage Wonton Stars image

These stars can be served hot or at room temperature. I have experimented often with these ingredients and the recipe lends itself to a variety of individual tastes. -Mary Anne Fields, Greeneville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
2 medium carrots, finely shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup finely shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
36 wonton wrappers
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Sliced cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the sausage, carrots, onion, peppers, cheeses, sour cream, garlic and lemon-pepper. , Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic powder; brush over edges. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned. , Spoon sausage mixture into cups. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges