Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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I made this the day after Christmas to use up the leftovers in my fridge and the in-laws LOVED it. It takes a bit of prep time, but it's quite easy. You may even want to try a little cilantro in the cranberry salsa. Ingredients:
3/4 cup lemon juice |
1 cup dried cranberries |
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey |
1 cup prepared stuffing |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup thick turkey gravy |
1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers |
salt to taste |
3 cups canola oil for frying |
2 tablespoons minced onion |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1 teaspoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper - or to taste |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon water |
Directions:
1. Pour the lemon juice over the dried cranberries in a bowl; set aside. Mix the turkey, stuffing, cream cheese, and turkey gravy in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
2. Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface; spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Moisten two opposite edges of the wrapper with a finger dipped in water, fold the wrapper in half the long way, and press the edges together with a fork. Sprinkle the wrapper with salt. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
3. Heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; pan-fry the filled wontons in batches until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain the fried wontons on paper towels; allow to cool for about 5 minutes to set the filling.
4. Drain the lemon juice from the dried cranberries. Place cranberries into a food processor; pulse several times until the cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water. Serve with the hot fried wontons.
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