Fried Goat Cheese Cigars

Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

• 9 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper
• 24 wonton wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Place a scant tablespoonful on each wonton wrapper, in a strip along one edge, leaving 1/4 inch edge. Fold sides in and roll up. Brush edge with egg and press to seal.
2. Heat 1/4 cup oil until hot. Fry 6 at a time, until a deep golden brown, turning once, about 1 minute per side. Add more oil to skillet as needed.
3. Serve hot.