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    Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

    Published: Oct 5, 2022 / Modified: Oct 5, 2022 by Mei / This post may contain affiliate links / Leave a Comment

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    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!

    If you're a fan of classic jalapeño poppers, you'll definitely fall in love with these jalapeño popper wonton cups! They've got everything you love about jalapeño poppers served in crispy baked wonton cups.

    We also recommend our honey garlic chicken wings, easy beef bulgogi meatballs, and cheesy loaded potato bread to help you get your game on! They're all super easy to make and can be spread between the oven, stovetop, and the air fryer so that you can multitask and have all these goodies done in a jiffy.

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    Ingredients

    Please scroll down to the recipe card for the ingredient quantities!

    • Wonton wrappers - You can use any brand of wonton wrappers. We usually find ours at our local asian market, in the frozen aisle where dumpling wrappers are. Sometimes, we find the wrappers at our local grocery stores, near the fresh produce or where refrigerated vegan ingredients are.
    • Cream cheese - We recommend having the cream cheese softened for easier mixing.
    • Bacon - You can use your favorite bacon brand.
    • Cheddar - You can use shredded cheddar or grate your own cheddar.
    • Jalapeño - Can't have jalapeño poppers with out jalapeño!
    • Green onion - Some thinly sliced green onion adds depth to the cream cheese filling.
    • Milk or heavy cream- For thinning out the cream cheese filling. If you prefer, you could also use sour cream instead.

    How to make jalapeño popper wonton cups

    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.

    🌟 Pro tip: If you don't like using cooking spray, simply brush both sides of each wonton wrapper with a neutral oil before pressing them into the cupcake pan.

    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!

    Recipe tips

    • Spray the inside of the wonton wrappers to get crispier wonton cups. Just a light spray will do. You can also lightly brush the wonton wrappers before pushing them into the cupcake cups, if you don't want to use cooking spray.
    • Wear gloves and avoid touching your face when handling jalapeño peppers.
    • Don't remove all of the seeds in the jalapeño peppers if you want your jalapeño popper wonton cups to be spicier.

    Storage and reheating

    These jalapeño popper wonton cups are best enjoyed fresh. If they have cooled down too much, you can easily reheat them in the oven at 350°F or in the air fryer at 325°F for about 5 minutes. They will become crispy again.

    If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container once they have completely cooled. Keep them refrigerated for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the oven at 350°F or the air fryer at 325°F for to 10 minutes. Do note that once refrigerated, the wonton cups will be not as crispy when reheated.

    FAQ

    Do I have to use milk?

    The milk is to help thin out the cream cheese so that the filling tastes silkier after baking. You could skip the milk if you prefer, or use heavy cream or sour cream instead.

    My filling is not spicy enough!

    If you prefer your filling to be spicier, don't remove all of the jalapeño seeds. Keep some intact and it will make your filling spicier. Without the seeds, your jalapeño popper wonton cups will be mildly spicy here and there.

    If you’ve made this recipe or any recipes from our blog, please tag us on Instagram using #twoplaidaprons! You can also tag us in your Instagram stories using @two_plaid_aprons. We would love to see your creations! It absolutely makes our day! 🥰

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    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 Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time18 minutes mins
    Total Time28 minutes mins
    Yield: 12 wonton cups
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    Ingredients
     

    • 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

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a cupcake pan with oil or cooking spray.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeño, green onion, and milk. Mix until well combined.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Enjoy while warm!

    Notes

    Please refer tot he post above for step by step photo reference, tips, and FAQs!
    • Jalapeño - If you prefer it spicier, don't remove all of the  jalapeño seeds. Also, avoid touching your face if you're handling the jalapeño bare-handed, or wear disposable gloves while handling.

    Equipments Recommended

    Cupcake/ Muffin Tins
    Small Cookie Scoop
    Glass Mixing Bowl

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1wonton cup | Calories: 99.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 245.7mg | Potassium: 95.4mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin A: 118.2IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 105.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Keywords: easy recipe, party appetizer
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