Jalapeno Cheese Puffs

If you like jalapeno poppers, you will love these fried wontons stuffed with cheese and jalapeno!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3 green onions, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic and green onions.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.