Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
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Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Description
The Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups feature wonton wrappers baked to a light crisp before being filled with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, diced jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. After filling, the cups are baked again until the cheese melts and the edges turn golden brown, providing a textural contrast between the crispy wonton and the rich, spicy filling. The use of fresh or diced jalapenos adds a noticeable but controllable heat element, while the cooked bacon complements the creaminess with smoky notes.
This recipe allows for a convenient and shareable presentation, serving well as finger food for gatherings or parties. The small size of the wonton cups makes portion control easy and allows for sampling the bold flavors without overwhelming the palate. They can be served warm shortly after baking for best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers (found in the refrigerator section of grocery stores)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or shredded)
- 8 ounce cream cheese (softened, 1 brick)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced (for more spice leave some seeds))
- 2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded (reserve 4 tbsp))
- 1 ½ cup Bacon crumbled (reserve 4 tbsp, cooked
- 3 tablespoon green onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 24 count mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup. Spray each wonton with cooking spray. Bake 5-7 minutes or until just lightly browned. While baking prepare the filling.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese, and chopped jalapeños.
- Evenly divide the filling into the wonton cups. Gently press down into the cups. Sprinkle with reserved cooked bacon and cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, until wontons are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove the wonton cups from the muffin tin and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving, the filling will be very hot. Enjoy!
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODGrease a 12 count mini muffin tin. Preheat Air Fryer to 350°F.Follow recipe as per above and pre-bake the wonton cups for 2-3 minutes until just browned.Add the dip, top with cheese and bacon. Air Fry for another 3-4 minutes or until the cheese melts and the wontons are golden brown.Repeat one more time to make 24 wonton cups total.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Appetizer Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 303IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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