Sausage Wonton Stars

Recipe Type: Appetizer

This is one of our annual traditions. I make these every Christmas season. Often more than once, actually. They are yummy, easy, can be altered based on likes and dislikes of those eating them and are just kind of cool. I've seen quite a few different versions floating around on the internet...this one is from www.carolinacountry.com. Some members of my extended family do not care for peppers and onions, so I just leave them out when making a batch for them. The filling can be made up ahead of time and refrigerated. Just make sure you stir it up before filling the wontons.

1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
1 pound bulk sausage
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 bunches green onions, sliced
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Lightly press wonton wrappers onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 mniutes or until edges are browned.

In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, drain. Stir in the cheese, peppers, onions and ranch. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each wonton cup. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until heated through.

Yield about 4 dozen.