Artichoke Dip in Delicious Bite-Size Pockets

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Everyone likes artichoke dip. But here’s how to LOVE it: Make it bite-size and fry it up! We wrapped dollops of artichoke dip in wonton wrappers and lightly fried them to get the crunch of a cracker and gooey cheese-iness of the artichoke dip all in one, mess-less bite that you can pop right into your mouth. Appetizer heaven!

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Bite-Size Artichoke Dip Poppers
Yield: 3 dozen
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
2 cans artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
1 c mayonnaise
1 c grated parmesan cheese
1 lemon
2 tbsp chives, chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper
wonton wrappers (about 3 dozen)
vegetable oil

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Directions

  1. Combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, parmesan, juice of ½ of the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of the zest, a big pinch of salt and lots of freshly ground pepper in a food processor. Pulse together into a fairly smooth texture.

  2. In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, preheat oil to 375 degrees F.

  3. On a lightly floured surface, lay out the wonton wrapper (keeping the stack of wrappers covered with a damp paper towel.) Spoon a tablespoon of the dip into the center of the wonton wrapper, and then using a dampened finger, moisten the edges. Fold over, and without trapping air in the pocket, seal the popper. Repeat, covering the assembled poppers with a damp paper towel until finished.

  4. Fry the poppers for 2 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and season immediately with salt. Slice the remaining lemon half and squeeze over the poppers and enjoy.

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