Crispy Baked Wonton Cheese Bites
Cheese sticks baked in wonton wrappers for a delicious, guilt-free snack that's perfect football food or holiday appetizer!
Servings 28 Pieces
Ingredients
- 7 cheese sticks
- 28 small square wonton wrappers
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Store-bought marinara for dipping optional
- Fresh Italian parsley for garnish optional
- Shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Unwrap all of the cheese sticks and wonton wrappers and set them aside.
- Add an egg white and a teaspoon of water to a small bowl. Lightly beat it and set it aside.
- Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, brush the edges with a light coating of egg wash.
- Place a piece of cheese in the middle and fold in the sides. Press to seal.
- Fold the top over and roll toward the opposite end. Press to seal all edges.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all the cheese is wrapped.
- Liberally spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray and bake on the bottom rack for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, flip and back on the middle rack for an additional 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
I used mozzarella and Colby/jack for this recipe, but feel free to use any flavor you want.