This snack is the perfect combo of spicy & sweet, cheesy & creamy, and tangy & spicy–a triple-threat appetizer win! In a delicate wonton wrapper, you’ll enclose a filling of jalapeño pepper, cheddar, cream cheese, pepper jack, and scallions. Shallow fry till they’re gooey inside and crackly crunchy on the outside. For an extra dose of spicy-sweet flavor, dip them in our sweet Thai chili sauce.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Jalapeño
8 ounce
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Pepper Jack Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Wonton Wrappers
(Contains: Wheat)
3 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Salt
Pepper
Wash and dry produce.
Trim and thinly slice scallions. Roughly chop jalapeño, removing ribs and seeds for less heat if desired (chop into smaller pieces for less intensity).
Place cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds. (Continue to microwave in 10 second increments if still not softened.)
Remove plastic wrap; stir in cheddar, pepper jack, scallions, garlic powder, and as much jalapeño as you like until evenly combined.
Place 2 TBSP water in a small bowl.
On a clean work surface, working one at a time, add about 1½ tsp filling to the center of each wonton wrapper, leaving a ¼-inch border around the edges. TIP: Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel as you work to keep them from drying out.
Using your fingers, lightly brush edges with water. Fold each wonton into a triangle, meeting the top and bottom corners to each other and pressing firmly around the filling to remove any air and seal wontons. TIP: Lay filled wontons on a baking sheet in a single layer and cover with a kitchen towel while you work.
When you’re on your last batch, heat ⅓-inch of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of flour sizzles, carefully add wontons. (Work in batches, don’t crowd the pan!) Fry wontons, turning as they brown, until golden and crispy, 3-5 minutes. (If oil gets too hot, lower the heat.)
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve jalapeño popper wontons with chili sauce on the side for dipping.