Description
Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are a crispy, creamy, and crave-worthy appetizer made with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh jalapeños, all baked into golden wonton shells. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime snacking, this quick and easy sheet pan-style recipe is beginner-friendly and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 2 tablespoons)
- 3–4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (leave some seeds in for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the wontons crisp evenly and don’t stick.
- Prepare the Wonton Shells: Gently press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, making sure the corners are slightly folded to form a cup shape. Bake them for 10 minutes until lightly golden and firm. Remove from oven and let them cool slightly before filling.
- Make the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon (save some for topping), shredded cheddar (save a little), and chopped jalapeños. Stir until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Fill and Top the Cups: Spoon a generous portion of the filling into each baked wonton cup, dividing evenly. Sprinkle the tops with the reserved bacon and cheddar for extra crunch and color.
- Final Bake: Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges of the wontons are deeply golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cups to cool for a few minutes in the pan. They will firm up as they rest, making them easier to remove and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prep the filling up to two days in advance and store it in the fridge.
- Make it your own by adding red bell peppers, scallions, or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- For extra crispiness, bake the shells a few minutes longer before adding the filling.
- To make these vegetarian, leave out the bacon and substitute with sautéed mushrooms or a meat-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg