Crispy Bacon Basil Puffs With Lucky Peach Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes
• 1/3 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)
• 1/4 cup peach preserves
• 1 teaspoon wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons green onions, very finely chopped
• 1/16 fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 stir potatoes, bacon, cheese, and basil together until well blended, about 1 minute.
• 2 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.
• 3 once all puffs are rolled, heat oil in a tall-walled, medium-sized pot on medium high heat for 5 minutes.
• 4 line a plate with napkins (to drain excess oil after puffs are cooked).
• 5 in a separate small bowl, combine dipping sauce ingredients and set aside.
• 6 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.