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Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

These Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups deliver a bold fusion of crisp and creamy textures in a compact bite-sized appetizer. Infused with the savory crunch of bacon, zesty jalapeños, and a rich, velvety cheese filling, each cup offers an elevated take on a game day classic. Ideal for gatherings, these are as convenient as they are irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese reserve 4 tablespoons
  • 1 brick 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and diced (retain seeds for extra heat if desired)
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1½ cups cooked bacon crumbled (reserve 4 tablespoons)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Nestle one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, ensuring they are pressed gently to form a cup. Mist the wrappers with additional cooking spray and pre-bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • As the wrappers bake, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, diced jalapeños, green onion, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese (reserving a portion of bacon and cheese for topping) in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
  • Distribute the filling evenly among the pre-baked wonton shells, pressing lightly to settle the mixture. Top each filled cup with a sprinkling of the reserved bacon and cheese.
  • Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the wontons are golden and the cheese is melted.
  • Allow the cups to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the tin and serving.

Air Fryer Method

  • Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin and preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
  • Follow the same preparation steps, pre-baking the wonton cups for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Fill each cup with the cheese mixture, top with the reserved bacon and cheese, and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and melty.
  • Repeat the process to complete 24 servings.