_Sips coffee while typing_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the most heavenly midnight snack that’ll make your taste buds dance ā Crispy Cheese-Stuffed JalapeƱo Wontons! Trust me, once you try these bad boys, you’ll be sneaking to the kitchen at midnight more often than you’d like to admit (don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone š).
First things first, let’s gather our ingredients (because running to the store at midnight is NOT cute):
– Wonton wrappers (found in most grocery stores)
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 4-5 jalapeƱos, diced (seeds removed unless you’re feeling spicy!)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Oil for frying
Now, honey, let me walk you through this mouthwatering creation step by step:
1. Mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeƱos, and minced garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Yes, you can taste test ā I won’t judge!)
1. Place about a teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Don’t get too generous here, or you’ll have a cheesy explosion (although, is there really such thing as too much cheese? š¤)
1. Wet the edges of the wonton wrapper with water and fold into a triangle, pressing firmly to seal. Make sure there are no air pockets, or these babies will pop in the oil!
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1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350Ā°F (or until a small piece of wonton wrapper sizzles when dropped in)
1. Fry these little pockets of joy for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Don’t crowd the pan ā these wontons need their personal space!
1. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly. I know it’s tempting to bite right in, but trust me, molten cheese burns are NOT the move!
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce ā I personally love sweet chili sauce, but ranch works great too (because let’s be real, what doesn’t go well with ranch?).
Pro tip: Make a big batch and freeze them before frying. That way, when those midnight cravings hit, you’re just minutes away from crispy, cheesy heaven!
Y’all, I cannot stress enough how addictive these are. My husband literally tried to hide the last batch from me ā needless to say, that didn’t end well for him! š
If you tried this recipe, pretty please drop a comment below and let me know how it turned out! And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your family think you secretly attended culinary school. From quick weeknight dinners to indulgent desserts, I’ve got you covered, boo!
Now excuse me while I go make another batch… for research purposes, obviously! šāāļø
