Jalapeno Popper Wonton Puffs

By jpaison

If you love jalapeno poppers, then this is one you will have to try!

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (4 ounce) can jalapeno peppers, diced
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 3 green onions, diced
• black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a medium bowl mix together cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic and green onions; mix well to combine then season with a little black pepper.
2 Fill the wonton wrappers with approximately 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture.
3 Fold wrappers into triangles then press with a moistened fork to seal (or seal edges as desired).
4 In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.
5 Drop 3-4 wontons in at a time into the oil, and quickly fry, turning once until golden brown.
6 Remove to paper towels.