JALAPENO WONTONS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.