If you like jalapeno poppers, you will love these fried wontons stuffed with cheese and jalapeno!
Original recipe makes 15 servings
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 green onions, diced
1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
5 mins
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READY IN
25 mins
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic and green onions.
- Fill wonton wrappers with approximately 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture each. Fold wrappers into triangles and press the edges with a moistened fork to seal.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Drop 4 wontons at a time into the oil and quickly fry, turning once. Remove when golden brown and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Calories: 223 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
Cholesterol: 26 mg
Fat: 13.9 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 381 mg