Description
Delicious Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups combine crispy wrappers with creamy jalapeño filling for a must-try appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 pieces Wonton Wrappers (These form the crispy base.)
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter (Or substitute with olive oil.)
- 1/2 cup Diced Jalapeños (Adjust for spice preference.)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Must be softened for mixing.)
- 1/4 cup Sliced Green Onions (Can substitute with chives.)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Reserve some for topping.)
- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Or Monterey Jack for a twist.)
- 1/2 cup Additional Shredded Cheddar Cheese (For topping.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with melted butter and press into the wells of a mini muffin tin.
- Bake the wrappers for about 7 minutes until slightly golden.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, sliced green onions, mozzarella, and half a cup of cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into each pre-baked wonton cup.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, then bake for an additional 12-14 minutes.
- Let the cups cool for about 3 minutes before removing them from the tin.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg