Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
These jalapeño popper wonton cups are absolutely addictive and super easy to make! The wonton cups are perfectly crispy and each cups are loaded with creamy, tangy cream cheese, bacon, jalapeño, cheese, and some green onions. They are perfect snacks for gatherings and game days or when you simply got the cravings!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 sheets wonton wrapper
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces bacon (cooked and finely chopped (reserve about 2 TBSP))
- 2 ounces cheddar (grated (about ½ cup; reserve about 2 TBSP) )
- 3 jalapeño pepper (deseeded and finely chopped (reserve about 2 TBSP))
- 2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
- Oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a cupcake pan with oil or cooking spray.
- 2
Press a sheet of wonton wrapper into each cupcake cup. To make the wontons extra crispy, lightly spray the inside of each wonton cup with some cooking spray.
- 3
When the oven is ready, bake the wonton cups for 6 to 8 minutes or until the edges starts to turn golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and decrease the oven temperature to 350°F.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeño, green onion, and milk. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, portion the cream cheese filling mixture into each wonton cup. Top each cup with some reserved bacon, cheddar, and jalapeño.
- 6
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheddar on top is melted. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before removing.
- 7
Enjoy while warm!