I recreated a nostalgic favorite: crispy baked sausage and cheese mini wontons that are golden on the outside and bursting with savory, cheesy goodness—perfect for cozy gatherings or game nights.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love how these mini wontons blend Midwestern comfort with an elegant twist. They’re easy to prep, bake to a satisfying crunch, and deliver an irresistible cheesy‑sausage punch. Plus, they’re crowd‑pleasers—I always hear, “make a double batch!”
ingredients
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- ½ lb ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter for brushing
directions
- Preheat & cook sausage: I preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Then I brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, and drain any excess fat.
- Mix filling: I combine the cooked sausage with cheddar, green onions, Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble wontons: On a clean surface, I place a wonton wrapper, spoon about 1 tsp of filling in the center, moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal. I repeat until I’ve used all wrappers.
- Prep for baking: I arrange them on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake: I bake for 10–12 minutes, until the wontons are golden and crispy.
- Cool & serve: I let them cool slightly before serving—just enough for the cheese to set but still deliciously gooey.
Servings and timing
- Serves: 24 mini wontons (about 8 servings, 3 each)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: Around 22 minutes
Variations
- Italian twist: Use Italian sausage and add 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Cheese swap: Substitute mozzarella for cheddar for extra melty filling.
- Spicy kick: Add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Air‑fried option: Preheat air fryer to 375 °F and cook in batches for ~8 minutes until crispy.
storage/reheating
- Store: Place cooled wontons in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 350 °F for 5–6 minutes until warmed.
- Make ahead: Assemble and freeze unbaked; when ready, brush and bake (add extra 2–3 minutes to baking time).
FAQs
Can I bake these ahead of time?
I can assemble and freeze them unbaked. When I bake from frozen, I just add 2–3 minutes to the usual bake time.
What if I don’t have wonton wrappers?
I can substitute small dumpling or spring roll wrappers—just trim them to similar sizes.
Will they stick to the baking sheet?
Brushing the wontons with oil or butter and using parchment paper helps prevent sticking—and gives them a golden finish.
Are these good vegetarian?
Yes! I can swap the sausage for a plant‑based crumble and use vegetarian cheese to make them meat‑free.
Can I make them in an air fryer?
Absolutely. I cook them at 375 °F in an air fryer basket for around 8 minutes until crispy.
Conclusion
I love serving these Baked Sausage and Cheese Mini Wontons at any occasion—they’re fast, flavorful, and always a hit. Crisp wontons packed with savory sausage and melted cheese—you really can’t go wrong. They’re the perfect warm‑bite appetizer that brings everyone together.
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Savory mini wontons
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini wontons
Description
Savory sausage and cheesy goodness wrapped in a perfectly crispy wonton—for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s “hands down the best ever.”
Ingredients
½ pound ground sausage
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper
24 wonton wrappers
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, grated Parmesan, and black pepper.
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the sausage mixture into the center.
Moisten the wrapper edges with water, fold into a triangle, pressing to seal. Repeat for all wrappers.
Arrange wontons on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil or melted butter.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
