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Jalapeño Popper Baked Wonton Cups Made Easy

Jalapeño Popper Baked Wonton Cups Made Easy

Crisp baked wonton wrappers hold a creamy, cheesy jalapeño popper filling with bacon and green onions. These bite-size appetizers are ready in approximately 30–35 minutes and make about 24 mini cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wonton Cups
  • 24 wrappers Wonton wrappers
Creamy Jalapeño Popper Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Cooked bacon, finely crumbled
  • 2 jalapeños Fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely minced
  • 2 green onions Green onions, thinly sliced
For the Pan
  • As needed Nonstick cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Cook the bacon until crisp, drain it thoroughly, and crumble it finely. Soften the cream cheese so it blends smoothly with the sour cream and shredded cheeses.
  2. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Press one wonton wrapper into each mini muffin cup, gently pleating the corners if needed to form small pastry cups.
  4. Mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, minced jalapeños, and sliced green onions in a bowl until evenly combined.
  5. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of filling into each wonton cup. Avoid overfilling because the cheese mixture expands slightly as it bakes.
  6. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the filling is hot and lightly browned and the wonton edges are crisp and golden.
  7. Let the baked cups cool in the pan for 2–3 minutes before removing them carefully. Serve warm.

Notes

For less heat, remove all jalapeño seeds and membranes and pat the minced peppers dry. For more heat, leave some membranes intact. Drain the bacon well to help the wonton shells stay crisp. Assemble shortly before baking if making ahead; covered, refrigerated cups may need a few extra minutes in the oven when baked cold.