Crispy Jalapeño Popper Wontons
These crispy jalapeño popper wonton cups are an addictive combination of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and sharp cheddar in a crunchy wonton shell. Perfect for any party, game day or snack, they offer a satisfying bite with just the right amount of heat.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cream cheese
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoon chives chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper optional
- pinch sea salt
- 48 squares egg roll sheets or wonton wrappers see note 1
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeño, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the cream cheese to firm up while preparing the wonton cups.
- Meanwhile, grease a muffin pan with a cooking spray and place two wonton wrappers in each muffin cup, pressing firmly to form a cup shape. Spray lightly with oil again and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°C) for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Keep them light at this stage, as they will be baked again.
- Remove the muffin tray from the oven and let the wonton cups cool.
- Once cooled, spoon a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each wonton cup. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheddar and diced jalapeño if desired.
- Bake again with only the top grill on for 4-6 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly and transfer to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with chives, and serve these crispy wonton cups with your favorite dip.
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Notes
- For a mini muffin pan, use 7 cm (2.75-inch) wonton or egg roll wrappers. For a standard muffin tray, opt for 10 cm (4-inch) squares. If your wrappers are larger, simply trim them to size for the perfect fit.
- This jalapeno popper filling makes 24 mini wonton cups or 12 standard cups. If scooping into regular sized muffin try add a tablespoon of mixture.
- It’s best to re-bake the filled wonton cups in the muffin tray to help them hold their shape and prevent the filling from spilling over. However, if the wonton shells are sturdy enough, you can place them on a large baking tray. Just be careful when transferring them to avoid any tipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.3mg
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