Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
Crispy wonton cups filled with creamy jalapeño popper filling — cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, and jalapeños! Perfect for parties and game day snacks.
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz cooked bacon finely chopped (reserve 2 tbsp)
- 2 oz cheddar cheese grated (about ½ cup; reserve 2 tbsp)
- 3 jalapeño peppers deseeded and finely chopped (reserve 2 tbsp)
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- Oil or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or cooking spray.
- Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, folding gently to fit.
- For extra crunch, spray the insides of the wonton wrappers lightly with cooking spray.
Step 2: Pre-Bake the Wonton Shells
- Bake the wonton cups for 6–8 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Step 3: Make the Creamy Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Cooked bacon
- Jalapeños
- Green onions
- Milk or cream
- Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Step 4: Fill and Top
- Spoon the cream cheese filling into each pre-baked wonton cup using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
- Top each cup with the reserved bacon, cheddar, and jalapeño for extra flavor and texture.
Step 5: Bake Again
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the tops are bubbly and slightly golden.
Step 6: Cool Slightly and Serve
- Let the wonton cups cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear!