Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Name: Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 24 wonton wrappers (see notes); 250 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature); 200 ml sour cream; 250 g bacon (cooked until crispy and then chopped into small chunks); 85 g (1 cup) cheddar cheese (grated); 4 jalapenos (deseeded and finely chopped)

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Introducing the perfect party food... Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups! Combining the BIG, BOLD flavours of classic jalapeno poppers with a tasty twist - crunchy wonton wrappers. Ready to serve in under 30 minutes!

Jalapeno popper wonton cups in a serving dish.

These tasty little bites will surely be a hit at your next party!

They're SO easy to make and require just 6 ingredients ingredients.

In less than 30 minutes you can have these crunchy, creamy, flavour-packed cups ready to enjoy.

From game day snacks to appetisers for dinner parties, these savoury bites will be loved by all!

If you love a cheeky appetiser or savoury snacks, then you'll also love my Cream Cheese Dip, Spinach & Feta Pastry Scrolls, Ham & Cheese Pinwheels and Guacamole.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

Deliciously flavourful - a rich filling of cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese makes for a MASSIVE flavour hit!
Perfect for parties - these bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ready in no time - you can have these delicious cups ready in under 30 minutes.
Thermomix or Conventional - the mixture can be prepped conventionally (in a mixing bowl) or in a Thermomix machine.

Crispy wonton cups with a spicy filling.

What You Need

Just 6 ingredients are required to make Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups!

Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Ingredients for making jalapeno wonton cups.

Wonton wrappers - these can be bought in the chilled section of the supermarket.
Cream cheese - softened to room temp (I like using Philadelphia brand).
Sour cream - full cream (not skim or light) is best.
Bacon - cooked until crispy and then chopped into small chunks.
Cheddar cheese - preferably freshly grated, as this has a better quality and texture than store bought grated cheese which has additives to prevent it from clumping.
Jalapenos - deseeded and finely chopped.

Equipment Required

Only simple baking equipment is required to make Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups - perfect for beginners.

You will need:

Mini muffin tin - 12 holes;
Mixing bowl;
Oven;
Thermomix (optional)

Step By Step Instructions

Have these Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups ready to serve in under 30 minutes.

Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Step 1 - Bake The Wontons

Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan-forced) or 340°F.

Spray a 24-hole mini muffin tin with cooking oil and carefully press a wonton wrapper into each hole.

Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden, then remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 2 - Mix The Filling

Sour cream, grated cheese, chopped jalapenos and crispy bacon in a glass bowl.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, grated cheese, and chopped jalapenos, reserving a little bacon and cheese for sprinkling on top.

Sour cream mixture with jalapenos, cheese and bacon in a glass bowl.

Step 3 - Fill, Bake & Serve

Divide the mixture among the wonton cups and top with the reserved cheese and bacon.

Unbaked spicy jalapeno wonton cups on a baking tray.

Bake for 8 minutes until warmed through, and the cheese has melted, then serve immediately.

A hand holding up a jalapeno popper wonton cup.

Expert Tips

For extra crispy wonton cups, lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking oil before baking.
To add extra spicy heat, increase the amount of jalapenos or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with diced red capsicum or simply omit it.
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are best served straight from the oven while still warm and gooey!
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

FAQs

Can you put jalapeno popper wonton cups in the air fryer?

Yes! You can cook them in the air fryer or 5 to 8 minutes at 350°F. Watch them carefully to prevent the wonton cups tips from burning.

How do you reheat wonton cups?

On a metal baking sheet, arrange any leftover wonton cups and reheat them in a 350° oven for 15 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can put them in a baking dish pan and cover them with foil if over-browning is a problem.

Do wonton wrappers have gluten in them?

Wheat flour, eggs, and water are combined to make the traditional Chinese wonton wrappers, which can be used to encase a variety of fillings that will be fried or cooked in soup. Unfortunately, though, these ingredients are off-limits for anyone who avoids gluten, unless you can sorce a specifically gluten-free variety.

Crispy wonton cups filled with a cheesy spicy mix, in a mini muffin tray.

Jalapeno popper wontons can be served as an appetizer and snack food, or even as part of your main meal.

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