Crispy Bacon Basil Puffs With Lucky Peach Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
- 13 cup crumbled bacon (3-4 strips)
- 4 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, finely chopped (about 5 big leaves)
- 20 wonton wrappers (usually sold in a 14 oz package of 42 wrappers)
- 3 cups canola oil (for frying)
- 14 cup peach preserves
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons green onions, very finely chopped
- 116 fresh ground black pepper
- 18 teaspoon salt
- Stir potatoes, bacon, cheese, and basil together until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on one corner of a wonton wrapper.
- Rolling the wrapper (filling inside) toward the opposite corner, fold the 2 sides of the wrapper over the filling, and roll the wrapper the rest of the way to the far corner.
- Place puffs flap-side down on a plate.
- Once all puffs are rolled, heat oil in a tall-walled, medium-sized pot on medium high heat for 5 minutes.
- Line a plate with napkins (to drain excess oil after puffs are cooked).
- In a separate small bowl, combine dipping sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Gently place 4-5 puffs in hot oil at a time.
- Cook 2 minutes, flipping once.
- Remove from oil with slotted spoon and place on napkin lined plate.
- Allow to cool for 2 minutes; then transfer to another plate and serve with dipping sauce.
potatoes, bacon, goat cheese, fresh basil, wonton wrappers, canola oil, preserves, white wine vinegar, green onions, ground black pepper, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crispy-bacon-basil-puffs-with-lucky-peach-dipping-sauce-475586 (may not work)