Fiesta Wontons

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, grated
• 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 36 wonton wrappers
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 cups canola oil, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the beef, onion, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, bread crumbs, taco seasoning and cilantro.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the wonton squares on a dry work surface. Place 1 mounded teaspoon of the meat mixture in the middle of each wonton. Brush the wonton's edges with egg white and fold to seal in a triangle. Place the wontons on the baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   In a deep heavy pot, heat the canola oil to 375 degrees. Fry the wontons until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   You could also preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Brush the wontons with the lightly beaten egg white and bake for 7 to 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with salsa.