Easy to make: Spam and Cream Cheese Wonton

Don’t knock it til you try it!

Spam and cream cheese wontons are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for parties or a quick snack. They are made with wonton wrappers, cream cheese, spam, and green onions. They can be fried, baked, or air-fried.

Bringing a taste of Hawaii to any Spam-loving household! Although this is not a Hawaiian dish, it sure counts as a local favorite. Growing up in Hawaii, there were not many households without Spam in their pantry. 

Why are Spam and Cream Cheese Wontons So Popular?

There are many reasons why Spam and cream cheese wontons are so popular. They are:

• Delicious: The combination of Spam, cream cheese, and green onions is simply delicious. The Spam is salty and savory, the cream cheese is rich and creamy, and the green onions add a bit of crunch and freshness.
• Easy to make: Spam and cream cheese wontons are very easy to make. The filling can be made in a few minutes, and the wontons can be fried, baked, or air-fried.
• Versatile: Spam and cream cheese wontons can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or a snack. They can also be customized to your liking by adding different ingredients to the filling. Many use imitation crab instead of cream cheese which is a classic. I have also seen dessert style using sliced banana and/or sliced strawberries with cream cheese as the filling.  You can get creative!

How to Make Spam and Cream Cheese Wontons

Ingredients:

• 1 (7-ounce) can of Spam, diced
• 1/2 cup of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup of green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 24 wonton wrappers
• Oil for frying
• Sweet chili dipping sauce

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the Spam, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Add a teaspoon of the filling to the center of the wrapper.
3. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water or egg wash. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press to seal the edges.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

5. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry the wontons in batches until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

7. Drain the wontons on paper towels.

8. Serve immediately with sweet chili dipping sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

• For a crispier wonton, fry them until they are lightly browned and then bake them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
• You can also air-fry the wontons at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
• Get creative with your fillings! You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as chopped vegetables, crab meat, shrimp, or make it dessert style with strawberries or bananas with cream cheese.

Spam and cream cheese wontons are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are a fun and unique way to enjoy Spam, and they are sure to please everyone at your next party.

What is your party favorite appetizer that reminds you of growing up in Hawaii?