Loaded Baked Potato Wontons

• vegetable oil↗2 quarts

  for frying

• bacon↗5 slices

  thick cut

• instant mashed potatoes↗1 bag
• chives2 tablespoons

  chopped, plus 1 tablespoon

• cheddar cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups

  shredded, divided

• wonton wrappers↗36
• large egg↗1
• sour cream↗3⁄4 cup
• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• scallions↗2

  sliced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot halfway up with oil and heat to 365 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a large skillet, over medium heat, until crispy on both sides, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer onto paper towels to drain, and then roughly chop.

2. 2

   Prepare the mashed potatoes according to package directions and then stir in half of the bacon, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, and half of the cheese. Let cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   To shape the wontons, work with one wrapper at a time. Add about a teaspoon or two of the potato mixture in the center. Brush the edges with egg wash and then seal and crimp into a triangle. Fold 2 points together, brush with egg and pinch to seal. Continue shaping until all the filling has been used.

4. 4

   Once vegetable oil is hot, carefully add a few of the wontons at a time and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and continue frying the rest.

5. 5

   To make the sauce, stir together the sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper and scallions. Set aside.

6. 6

   Arrange the wontons onto a baking sheet, piling them up in the center. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bacon and bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes, just to melt the cheese.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining bacon and chives. Serve with scallion sour cream sauce on the side.