Collard Green Won Tons

Paula Deen

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Tapas

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Total Time:
2 hr 30 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
2 hr 0 min
Yield:
35 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces ham hocks, smoked turkey wings, or smoked neck bones
  • 1 teaspoon House Seasoning, plus more for seasoning, recipe follows
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Texas Pete)
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1/2 large bunch collard greens
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 70 to 80 wonton wrappers
  • Peanut oil, for frying

Directions

In a large pot, bring 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil and add smoked meat, House Seasoning, seasoned salt, hot sauce and a drizzle of olive oil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, wash collard greens thoroughly. Remove the thick stem that runs down the center of the greens by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of each other, roll up and slice into 1/2 to 1- inch thick slices. Place greens in pot. Add butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. When done, taste and adjust seasoning.

Remove collard greens from broth and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in softened cream cheese.

To assemble, place a spoonful of mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper and fold into a triangle, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

Heat several inches of peanut oil in a heavy deep pot to 350 degrees F. Fry wontons in batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Best if served immediately.

House Seasoning:

  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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  • on March 21, 2011

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    Looks awesome... can't wait to try them!! I just happened to turn the tv on when she was eating them w/ the dipping sauce. Sounded good, so I just figured I'd find the recipe for the sauce right w/ the won ton recipe, but it's not here. Anyone know all the ingredients for that sauce she was using? I believe I heard the base was orange marmalade, but don't know the rest. Thanks everyone!

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  • on November 11, 2010

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    I use Glory Greens...The Taste..Well i cook for myslef & My husband who dose not like trying new things.....Well, he cd not stop eating them...
    Very Tasty!

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  • on July 27, 2010

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    When I first saw Paula make this recipe I knew it would be a hit. I made these for my brother's birthday and everone loved them. I'm always being asked to make the Collard Green Won Tons. I have to make some for an office party. Paula is always on the mone;y.

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