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An overhead shot of creamy, cheesy, wonton cups with jalapenos and bacon.

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups! Combining the BIG, BOLD flavours of classic jalapeno poppers with a tasty twist - crunchy wonton wrappers. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 24 serves
Calories: 159kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • Oven

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

RECIPE NOTES & 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 0.3mg