Creamy Spinach Artichoke Wontons (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Filling

01 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 box frozen spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
03 - 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
06 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Assembly

07 - 24 wonton wrappers
08 - 1 egg, beaten
09 - Oil for frying

→ For Topping

10 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, seeded
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
12 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Place the cream cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir until well blended
02 - Cover filling and refrigerate for 30 minutes
03 - Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and drop 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges of the wonton with the beaten egg
04 - Bring 2 opposite corners together in the middle of the wonton and pinch. Repeat with the other 2 corners and pinch to form a package shape
05 - Repeat with the remaining wontons and cream cheese until all are filled
06 - Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F
07 - Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning them as needed to make sure they brown evenly. This process should take about 3-5 minutes
08 - Drain the cooked wontons on paper towels and repeat the frying process with remaining wontons
09 - In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, parsley with a pinch of salt
10 - Serve the wontons immediately, with the tomato mixture spooned over the top or served on the side

# Notes:

01 - Can be served with marinara sauce as an alternative dip
02 - Make sure to thoroughly squeeze water from spinach to prevent soggy wontons
03 - Wontons can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to fry