Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are a quick and easy appetizer combining spicy jalapenos, creamy cheeses, and crispy wonton wrappers. These handheld, mess-free bites deliver a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, making them an irresistible snack or party favorite that can be customized to suit your taste.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 wonton cups
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Not Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- Wonton Wrappers – thin, crispy shells
- Fresh Jalapenos – diced, seeds optional for heat control
- Cream Cheese – softened
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon Bits (optional) – cooked and crumbled
- Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Prepare Your Filling: Finely dice the fresh jalapenos, removing seeds if you prefer less heat. In a bowl, combine the diced jalapenos with softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Shape the Wonton Cups: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Gently press each wonton wrapper into the muffin cavities, forming them into cup shapes for a crispy shell to hold the filling.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the jalapeno popper mixture into each wonton cup, filling generously but leaving some space at the top to prevent overflow. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the wonton edges are golden and the cheese mixture is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the wonton cups to cool a few minutes so they set and won’t burn your fingers. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the wonton cups to avoid spillage during baking.
- Use fresh jalapenos for the best flavor and crunch; remove seeds to reduce heat.
- Lightly grease the muffin tin for easy release of wonton cups.
- Let cream cheese soften to ensure a smooth, even filling mixture.
- Allow cups to cool slightly before removing them from the pan to maintain shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wonton cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper, wonton cups, appetizer, spicy snack, party snack, creamy cheese snack