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Recipe:
East-West Snackers
Make this
delicious appetizer for your next family gathering, party, or the big game! The East- meets-West flavor is sure to please your guests!
Ingredients
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1/3 cup canola oil, divided
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1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, well-drained 1 cup finely shredded colby jack cheese
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40 wonton wrappers
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1 (15-ounce) can chili, no beans
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1 cup chow mein noodles
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350 F.
dividing evenly among tarts.
Oil mini-muffin pans. Place wrapper in each cup. Lightly brush oil on each wrapper. Bake 5 minutes.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and from pans. 4. Sprinkle chow mein noodles on top of each tart.
2. Mix together the chili, tomatoes, and chilies. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in each cup. Sprinkle cheese on top,
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