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Southwest Wonton Bundles

Southwest Wonton Bundles

Make unique appetizers with the help of this fun recipe.

Gluten Free:
No
Serving Size:
8+
Total Time:
More than 1 hour
Preparation Time:
More than 1 Hour
Preparation Method:
Stove-Top
Meal Occasion:
Appetizers & Snacks
Level of Difficulty:
Intermediate
Rate this recipe: Rating: 4 (8 votes cast)

Ingredients

This recipe is recommended for 60 servings
  • 1/4 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 8 water chestnuts
  • 2 tablespoons CHI-CHI'S® Diced Green Chilies, drained
  • 1 CHI-CHI'S® Green Jalapenos Whole, cut in half and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (1-pound) package wonton wrappers
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 60 chive or green onion strips
  • CHI-CHI'S® salsa or picante sauce
  • Vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Heat 2 inches oil to 350ºF.
  2. In food processor bowl, combine sausage, cheese, onions, water chestnuts, chilies, jalapeño and cilantro. Process until somewhat smooth paste forms.
  3. Place 1 teaspoon sausage filling in center of each wonton wrapper. Brush wonton wrapper from edge almost to filling with beaten egg. Gather points of wrapper; twist and pinch to form bundle.
  4. Deep-fry bundles in hot oil until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Tie each bundle with chive strip. Serve with salsa or picante sauce.

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