Jalapeno Wontons Recipe

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“My husband loves jalapeno poppers but they are rather costly. He loves these that I came up with and wishes I made them more often!” -Tina Heidler of Stinesville, Indiana

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Jalapeno Wontons Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices, diced
1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and salt. Stir in jalapenos. Place 1-1/2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 wonton equals 62 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Jalapeno Wontons in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008, p49