Easy Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups (Video)
Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy and cheesy filling and baked to golden perfection. These Jalapeño Wonton Cups make the perfect bite-sized appetizers!
If you are looking for more appetizers, I recommend my FRIED SESAME BALLS, CRISPY CHICKEN WONTONS, and FRIED PURPLE SWEET POTATO BALLS.
Looking for quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing appetizers? These Jalapeno Wonton Cups are sure to be a hit wherever you bring them – whether it is a holiday party, potluck, or game day gathering. They are fun to make and incredibly delicious. The crunchy wonton shells pair perfectly with the creamy filling. With just a few simple steps, you will have a tray full of these savory bites ready in no time!
WATCH JALAPENO POPPER WONTON CUPS RECIPE VIDEO BELOW:
INGREDIENTS:
- Wonton Wrapper
- Cooking Spray
- Cream Cheese
- Bacon
- Jalapenos
- Green Onion
- Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper (optional)
HOW TO MAKE JALAPENO POPPER WONTON CUPS:
Prepare the Wonton Cups
First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Then spray your muffin tin generously with cooking spray.
Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. For extra crispiness, spray and brush the inside of the wonton cup with more cooking spray.
Bake the wonton wrapper cup for 7-8 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set it aside.
Make the Filling
In a big bowl, combine cream cheese, bacon bits, chopped jalapeno, chopped green onion, grated cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble and Bake the Wonton Cups
Spoon the filling evenly into each pre-baked wonton cups. Then sprinkle with reserved cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and jalapenos. *Reserve some bacon bits, jalapenos and green onions for the toppings.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F, or until the cheese filling is warm and melted.
Serve
Remove the wonton cups from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!
If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!
Easy Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups (Video)
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 wonton cups 1x
Description
Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy and cheesy filling and baked to golden perfection. These Jalapeño Wonton Cups make the perfect bite-sized appetizers!
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers (24 if you prefer thicker crust)
- cooking spray
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 3 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray muffin tin generously with cooking spray.
- Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. For extra crispiness, spray and brush the inside of the wonton cup with more cooking spray.
- Bake the wonton wrapper cup for 7-8 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set it aside.
- To make the filling, combine cream cheese, bacon bits, jalapenos, green onions, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper in a big bowl. Mix until well combined. *Reserve some bacon bits, jalapenos and green onions for the toppings.
- Spoon the filling evenly into each pre-baked wonton cups. Then sprinkle with reserved cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and jalapenos.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese filling is warm and melted.
- Remove the wonton cups from the oven. Serve hot and enjoy!
