I had been stalking Fighting Illini.com for this week’s game time. Knowing I had to work and the thought of missing another game this season, due to work, may have resulted in my resignation. Rest assured, the game is an afternoon game and I should make it home by kick off. Praise…the…Lord. On high.
I’m a hockey-playing, stereotypical, die-hard college football fan through and through. Don’t mess with my game time in any way, shape, or form. Including game time grub, obviously.
After I made Wonton Chicken Tacos for Gina and Nick a few months back, I’ve been curious as to what other unique little goodies could be piled into a wonton cup and considered a tasty, low-calorie appetizer.
I have Pinterest to thank for this one. Thanks, P. Bonus for this recipe’s inclusion of mayonnaise and artichoke, two of my favorite foods…all for 44 calories a pop. Should I mention that #44 is my hockey jersey number? Word.
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Hot Artichoke Dip Wontons slightly adapted from I Was Born To Cook
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1/2 cup light olive oil-based mayonnaise
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
juice of 1/2 lemon
pinch of salt
3 garlic cloves, chopped
few shakes of hot sauce
22 square wonton wrappers
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine all ingredients (except wontons) in a medium bowl.
Line a mini muffin tin with wonton wrappers, inserting them gently to take the shape of a small cup. Fill each cup with about 2 teaspoons dip mixture. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until heated through and the wonton tips have browned. Yield: 22 bite-sized appetizers.
Nutrition Information (per wonton): 44 calories; 1.7 g. fat; 4 mg. cholesterol; 114 mg. sodium; 5.5 g. carbohydrate; 0.5 g. fiber; 1.5 g. protein
Result: Bite-sized crispy wontons filled with creamy, hot artichoke dip. This appetizer is quick to make, quick to bake, and sure to please a crowd! Enjoy!
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I never even tried artichokes until my roommate at the time made a hot chicken artichoke dip. SO GOOD. Think I may have taken a spoon to it a few times. So having the wontons to automatically break it up a little may do me some good… 😉
Mmmm…I love hot artichoke dip! These would be the perfect party appetizer – easy to make and hand-held!
This is my kink of recipe. Just printed it and will make it the next time I have friends over. Thanks Nicole!
Um, I meant my kind of recipe!
I’ll be honest, I only watch football for the food. And when it’s as tasty as this, who can really blame me!
Artichoke dip is a favorite of mine but it’s really a killer when it comes to calories…this sounds like the perfect way to indulge in a controlled kind of way!
These are adorable! I am the same way about football, I am slightly obsessed. I am hoping my teams goes undefeated this year…it’s been a great year so far.
Um…I will be right over. Only a 2 hours drive….I should be there by the time you get home from work1 hahaha
Don’t you just love pinterest!!!
These look amazing! Anything “mini” is just perfect for appetizers. They look amazing!
I am going to have a little get together soon..may just have to make these!
I love little party bites like this 🙂
Even though you are a Illini fan I am totally with you. Love these dip cups and I HATE when things get in the way of game day!
We served something similar to this at our wedding! It was a big hit. I’m pretty excited to give this a try and take a walk down memory lane 🙂
I know I’ve said this many times, but this may be the best idea I’ve ever heard.
I love wonton wrappers. So versatile!
These are adorable but look so good I’d probably eat a dozen without even realizing!
Ahh, the perfect way to enjoy artichoke dip – so cute!
where do you find wonton wrappers?
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Hi Debie, you can find them in the produce section 🙂