Bright Leaf Spicy Sausage Wontons

January 08, 2024

Get ready to score big on spicy flavor with these quick and easy Game Day Wonton Cups, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for any sports gathering, these crispy cups filled with savory Bright Leaf Fresh Country Style Sausage and melted cheese will surely be a hit with your guests.

Ingredients:

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(1) 16 oz. Tray of Bright Leaf Fresh Country Style Sausage
24 Wonton Wrappers
Non-stick Cooking Spray
Jalapeño Rub
Mt. Olive Pickles Roasted Red Peppers (diced)
8 oz. of Cream Cheese
1 Cup of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup of Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
Ranch Seasoning
Parsley (for garnish)
Sweet Chili Sauce (optional, for serving)

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Cooking Instructions:

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1. Prepare Wonton Wrappers:

Let wonton wrappers reach room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Gently press each wonton wrapper into the muffin pan, forming a cup shape.

2. Crisp Wonton Cups:

Place the muffin pan with wonton wrappers in the oven.
Bake for 5 minutes or until they are slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and set aside.

3. Cook the Bright Leaf Country Sausage:

Brown 1 lb. of pork sausage in pan.
Season with jalapeño rub to taste.
Once cooked, drain the excess fat.

4. Prepare Sausage and Pepper Mixture:

Dice the roasted red peppers.
Sauté them in a pan with the cooked fresh sausage for a few minutes.
Remove the sausage and pepper mixture and transfer to a mixing bowl.

5. Make the Filling:

Add 8 oz of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese, and half a pack of powdered ranch seasoning to the sausage and pepper mixture.
Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

6. Fill Wonton Cups: