Monday, May 5, 2008

Jalapeno Wonton Poppers

Cream cheese, jalapeño peppers, garlic and onion make these tasty appetizers or snacks that are so easy to make!

Ingredients
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 C. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 oz. jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced finely
1 tsp. fresh minced garlic
3 green onions, diced
Black pepper
1 16 oz. package wonton wrappers
1 quart 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 Tbs. 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

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