Shelly's Recipe

CHORIZO SAUSAGE AND MANCHEGO WONTONS

Category: Deep Fried

1 (12-oz) pkg chorizo sausage, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded manchego cheese
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
50 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying

Ancho Chili Sauce
1 (8-oz) container sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp fresh lime juice

In a medium skillet, combine sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until sausage is browned and crumbled. Stir in cream cheese, Manchego cheese, and lime juice until combined.

Place 1 tsp of sausage mixture in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with water. Bring corners together, pressing to seal.

In a Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat to 350. Fry wontons, in batches, until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Ancho Chili Sauce.

Ancho Chili Sauce: 1.In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover, and chill. Makes 1 1/2 cups