Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese (Sharp cheese recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 jalapeno ( finely diced )
  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Instruction

  • Mix together room temperature cream cheese and grated Cheddar cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and chopped jalapeno and mix well into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Add about ½ teaspoon of the filling to the wonton wrapper.
  • Dip your finger into water and run your finger along 2 sides of the wonton wrapper.
  • Fold the dry edge onto the wet edge of the wonton wrapper and press the edges together. Make sure that they wontons are well sealed.
  • Add enough oil to the cooking vessel so the bottom 3 to 4 inches are covered.
  • Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the wontons for about 90 seconds turning when brown on the first side, and then cooking until browned on the other side.
  • Remove the cooked wontons and drain them on a wire rack before serving.