GOAT CHEESE WONTONS

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Tangy goat cheese and fresh herb flavors shine through in every bite of these crispy bundles. The egg roll-like snacks are a simple, but impressive addition to your holiday appetizer offerings.-Carla DeVelder, Mishawaka, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 wontons.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 teaspoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and chives
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
16 wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cheese, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Beat egg and water., Place 1 tablespoon cheese mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with egg; roll up tightly to seal., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.