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    Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

    Published: Jan 23, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    closeup of a crispy jalapeno popper wonton cup being picked up by a womans fingers

    These Jalapeno Popper Wontons are an easy appetizer recipe with a creamy, cheesy filling with the classic flavors of a jalapeno popper baked in crispy wonton cups. Ready in under 30 minutes, these will be a favorite at your next party!

    If you love twists on classic recipes as much as I do, these jalapeno popper pinwheels need to be on your list too!

    six jalapeno popper wonton cups on a small baking sheet lined white parchment paper.

    Table of contents

    • Jalapeno Popper Wontons
    • Ingredients/shopping list
    • Variations/ Substitutions
    • How to Make These Crispy Baked Wonton Cups
    • Tips
    • What else can I fill wonton cups with?
    • FAQ’s

    Jalapeno Popper Wontons

    Jalapeno wonton poppers are light, crispy, and creamy with just the right amount of flavorful spice in every bite. Loaded with 2 kinds of cheese, crispy bacon, jalapenos, and green onions, you’ll be hard-pressed not to sample a few before serving them for any gathering or game day parties during football season!

    To be honest, all kinds of wonton cup appetizers are a hit because every time I make my buffalo chicken wonton cups and shrimp taco bites, they’re devoured in minutes. It’s great to even make all 3 for a big game day!

    closeup of a jalapeno popper wonton cup being held by a woman's fingers.

    These wonton cups are one of my favorite appetizers because they are easy to make without any stuffing jalapeno peppers or deep frying and you’ll love how customizable they can be. I love dipping them in ranch dressing!

    Ingredients/shopping list

    several white bowls with ingredients for jalapeno popper wonton cups - wonton wrappers, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, diced jalapenos, sliced scallions and garlic powder.
    • Wonton wrappers: These are thin wrappers traditionally used for rolling or wrapping things like chicken potstickers or other dumplings that are baked, fried, or cooked in soup. They are thin but crisp up very nicely. You can find them in the produce section of grocery stores.
    • Olive oil: Needed to help the baked wrappers turn golden brown.
    • Cream cheese: Bring it out to room temperature in advance so that way it has a chance to soften up. It’ll cream much easier which means it’ll blend completely. You won’t want chunks of unblended cream cheese in your filling.
    • Cheddar cheese: I always recommend freshly grated cheese from a block. It tastes better and melts easier.
    • Bacon bits: Cook these ahead of time. You can even do this the day before.
    • Fresh Jalapenos: Minced for inside the filling, that way they’re not too chunky. You can keep some slices on the side for garnish. If you like it spicy, feel free to keep some of the seeds in there. For a milder filling, remove all the seeds from the peppers.
    • Green onion: Thinly sliced green onions add a great additional flavor element. A pungent taste to cut through the creaminess.
    • Garlic powder: There is so much flavor in these little gems as is, so a bit of garlic powder is just about the only thing that is needed! It is optional if you prefer your jalapeno popper wonton cups without it.

    Variations/ Substitutions

    1. Swap half the cream cheese with light sour cream or Greek yogurt. It’ll result in a slightly different consistency, as cream cheese is thicker than either. The flavor will still be there but the calories won’t be.
    2. You can use a blend of cheeses or use an alternative. Colby Jack or pepper jack are great options. Blue cheese is a different way to go, but super tasty as well.
    3. To make vegetarian jalapeno popper wonton cups, omit the bacon. You can replace it with finely diced bell peppers.
    4. If you prefer to use a different kind of meat, you could always add shredded chicken or use cooked ham or sausage crumbles instead.

    How to Make These Crispy Baked Wonton Cups

    Here’s how you make an entire batch with just 10 minutes of prep time and a total of 25 minutes. I just know you’ll be making them well beyond game day!

    mini muffin tin with wonton wrappers in each hole.

    Step 1: Lay your wonton wrappers out on a flat surface. Brush only the top of each wonton wrapper with olive oil. Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray and place 2 wrappers in each of the greased muffin cup holes, oil side up.

    Step 2: It’s ok if the sheets are not perfectly in line with one another. Preheat oven to 375° F and bake for 5 minutes until the wontons begin to lightly brown.

    white mixing bowl with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped bacon bit, diced jalapenos and sliced scallions.

    Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, jalapenos, green onion, and garlic powder.

    jalapeno popper mixture in a white bowl.

    Step 4: Mix the filling ingredients until blended and well combined.

    mini muffin tin with wonton wrappers filled with jalapeno popper mixture.

    Step 5: Spoon 2 Tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each cup and return the muffin tin to the oven to bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden brown and the filling has melted.

    twelve baked jalapeno popper wonton cups in a mini muffin tin.

    Garnish jalapeno popper wonton cups with a slice of jalapeno or sliced green onions. Best enjoyed the same day!

    closeup of a jalapeno popper wonton cup with a bite taken out of it.

    Tips

    • Use 1 wonton wrapper instead of doubling up. Using 2 gives it that extra crunch and a bit more structure, but you can use 1 if you prefer.
    • Find wonton wrappers near the tofu in most grocery stores.
    • If packaged pre-shredded cheese is what you have, it will still work!
    • Wear gloves when cutting jalapenos to avoid touching your eyes by mistake afterward.
    • Don’t skip the first bake. Making them slightly crispy before adding the filling prevents soggy bottoms.

    What else can I fill wonton cups with?

    Thick, cream cheese and sour cream dips are always great. All you need to do is add a little texture like shrimp, taco meat, crab meat, veggies, and even more cheese, you name it!

    FAQ’s

    Can I make jalapeno popper wonton cups in advance?

    Absolutely. There are a few things that can be done to save time the day of. Cook the bacon, dice the jalapeno and grate the cheddar cheese.

    You can even combine the filling and do the first bake of the wontons. Keep them stored separately in airtight containers.

    When you’re ready to serve, fill the wonton cups and bake as directed.

    How to store leftovers?

    As mentioned above, these jalapeno popper wonton cups are best enjoyed the day of, but you can store any leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Reheat them in the oven or the air fryer to try and get some of that crispness back (it won’t be the same), or the microwave if it’s just the taste you’re after!

    If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok.

    closeup of a wonton cup filled with cream cheese, bacon and jalapeno mixture.

    Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

    These Jalapeno Popper Wontons are an easy appetizer recipe with a creamy, cheesy filling with the classic flavors of a jalapeno popper all in a baked crispy wonton cups. Ready in 25 minutes, these will be a favorite at your next party!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 wontons
    Calories: 179kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 24 wonton wrappers
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
    • ½ cup bacon bits
    • ¼ cup jalapenos minced
    • 2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Grease a muffin pan with non stick cooking spray.
    • Brush one side of each wonton wrapper with olive oil. Place two wrappers oil side up into each muffin tin hole.
      24 wonton wrappers, 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Bake for 5 minutes until the wontons begin to lightly brown.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, jalapenos, green onion, and garlic powder together until well combined.
      8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup bacon bits, ¼ cup jalapenos, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Spoon 2 tablespoons of cheese filling into each wonton cup.
    • Return the wonton cups to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Garish with a slice of jalapeno or sliced green onions.

    Notes

    These wonton cups are best enjoyed on the day they are made but they can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Keep in mind they will lose some of their crunch.
    Wonton wrappers are available near tofu in most grocery stores.
    You can use one wrapper per well if you prefer but two will give the cups more structure and more crunch.
    Make sure the cream cheese it’s fully softened so it mixes smoothly.
    Swap half of the cream cheese with light sour cream or greek yogurt.
    Use Colby jack or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar cheese. Or a mixture of cheeses.
    Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than store bought pre-shredded but either will work.
    Leave out the garlic powder if desired.
    For spicier cups, leave the jalapeno seeds. For less spice, remove the seeds before mincing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1wonton | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    1. Donna Broadbent

      October 24, 2023 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
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