Wonton Poppers
Sweet cream cheese gets spice from jalapeno peppers, garlic and onion in this tasty, fried appetizer that's perfect for dinner parties. You can also freeze them and keep them on hand as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
For 8 people
- 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup(s) Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 4 ounce(s) jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced finely
- 1 teaspoon(s) fresh minced garlic
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1 dash(es) black pepper
- 16 ounce(s) wonton wrappers
- 4 cup(s) vegetable oil for frying
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, jalapeño peppers, garlic and green onions. Mix well and season with a little black pepper. Fill the wonton wrappers with approximately 1 tbsp. cream cheese mixture. Fold wrappers into triangles then press with moistened fingers to seal or seal edges as desired.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place 3-4 wontons at a time into the oil and quickly fry, turning once until golden brown. Remove to paper towels. Serve with your favorite chili dipping sauce, ranch dressing or naked.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 1357.87 kcal
- Fibers (g): 2.66g
- Sodium (mg): 704.44mg
- Carbs: 42.44g
- Fat: 130.72g
- Saturated fat (g): 17.82g
- Proteins: 10.81g