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Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups bake crisp shells filled with creamy bacon-jalapeño cheese for a bite-size appetizer that beats fried poppers.

★★★★½ 4.8 (213 ratings)
15 minPrep time35 minCook time6Servings285 kcalCalories
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🧂 Ingredients

  • 24 square wonton wrappers (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon (about 4 oz / 115 g), cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 medium jalapeños (about 1/2 cup / 60 g), seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray or 2 tbsp melted butter, for the tin

📋 Instructions

  1. 1Heat the oven and prep the tin — Set a rack in the middle and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin generously with cooking spray or brush with melted butter, corners included.
  2. 2Press in the wrappers — Push one wonton wrapper into each cup, letting the corners flare up. Use a small glass to press the base flat against the tin.
  3. 3Blind-bake the shells — Bake 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the wrappers look dry and just start to hold their shape. They should not brown yet.
  4. 4Build the filling — Beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream smooth, then stir in cheddar, bacon, jalapeño, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust salt.
  5. 5Fill the cups — Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of filling into each shell, smoothing the top. Keep the filling below the wrapper rim so it doesn't spill.
  6. 6Bake until bubbling — Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the edges are deep golden brown and the filling bubbles at the center. The filling should read 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  7. 7Rest and release — Cool in the tin 5 minutes so the filling sets, then run a thin knife around each cup and lift out. Serve warm.
👨‍🍳 Chef's Note: The filling can be made 3 days ahead and kept cold; scoop it straight from the fridge when you are ready to bake.

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer

Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 12g protein · 22g carbs · 9g fat