GREEN CHILI WONTONS

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I got this recipe from a cookbook called Best American Recipes. The time for preparing and cook are a guess. Chill time is not included in prep. time. They cook in about 3-4 minutes.

Provided by bullwinkle

Categories     High Protein

Time 29m

Yield 6 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (4 cups)
2/3 cup diced green chilis
1/3 cup diced jalapeno pepper
1 (1 lb) package wonton skins
peanut oil
salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cheese with both peppers; stir well.
  • Prepare 1 wonton skin at a time.
  • Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of cheese/chile mixture in the center of wonton skin.
  • Lightly moisten the edge of the wonton skin and fold in half to make a triangle pressing edges to seal.
  • Repeat with remaining wonton skins and cheese mixture.
  • Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Heat peanut oil to 375*.
  • Fry wontons in hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
  • Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
  • Serve with avocado dip.

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