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!
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.
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.
- 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
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.
Step 3 - Fill, Bake & Serve
Divide the mixture among the wonton cups and top with the reserved cheese and bacon.
Bake for 8 minutes until warmed through, and the cheese has melted, then serve immediately.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan forced) or 340 degrees fahrenheit.
- Spray a 24 hole mini muffin tin with cooking oil and gently press a wonton wrapper into each of the holes.
- Cook for 10 minutes or until slightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, grated cheese and chopped jalapenos. TIP: Reserve a small amount of bacon and cheese for sprinkling on top. If using a Thermomix - grate the cheese for 10 seconds on Speed 8. Add the remaining ingredients and mix for 10 seconds on Reverse, Speed 4, or until combined.
- Divide the mixture between the wonton cups. Sprinkle over the reserved cheese and bacon.
- Cook for 8 minutes of until warmed through and the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- 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.
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