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    Meals » Recipes » Appetizers

    Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups with Bacon

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Dec 14, 2022 by Dee

    Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are baked wonton wrappers stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and bacon. An easy appetizer recipe perfect for game day and holiday parties. via @meamel

    Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are baked wonton wrappers stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and bacon. An easy appetizer recipe perfect for game day and holiday parties.

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    Easy jalapeño popper wonton cups with bacon are one of our favorite appetizers. Crispy wonton cups filled with gooey cheese and spicy jalapeño peppers -- It's basically jalapeno popper dip in a crispy wonton shell. Yum.

    Add crispy bacon bits, and these delicious little bites are even better!

    What makes these tasty little appetizers so easy is that you start out with wonton wrappers. They're nice and light, and they're perfect for holding all sorts of yummy fillings.

    If you like this wonton cup appetizer, try my pepperoni pizza dip wonton cups, pollo fundido cups, mini taco salad cups, Buffalo chicken cups and avocado dip wonton cups.

    And best of all, you can make this 5 ingredient recipe in minutes with minimal prep! There is no need to pre bake the wonton wrappers. I have been making this recipe for years, and you get crispy baked wonton cups every time!

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for these jalapeno cream cheese wontons. They should be easy to find in your grocery store or asian market.

    • Wonton wrappers -- usually by the bagged salad section in most grocery stores. Do not buy egg roll wrappers
    • Cream cheese -- at room temperature for easy mixing
    • Jalapeno peppers -- 1 or 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
    • Mozzarella cheese -- shredded mozzarella
    • Bacon -- cooked bacon, chopped or crumbled

    How to make Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

    First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. Spray muffin pan with non stick cooking spray or grease lightly with butter or olive oil.

    Next, place the wonton wrappers in the greased muffin tin.

    I like to use two wonton wrappers per muffin cup so that they hold the filling better and the bottoms don't get soggy.

    You can usually find wonton wrappers in the bagged salad or veggie section of your nearest grocery store. Make sure you get wonton wrappers and not egg roll wrappers.

    wonton-wrappers-in-muffin-tin

    Then, you make the filling. For the poppers, I combine cream cheese with chopped jalapeños in a large bowl. Spoon roughly a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into each wonton cup.

    Then, add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. I know that most recipes for jalapeño poppers use cheddar cheese, but we prefer mozzarella. It isn't as greasy, and it melts superbly!

    Add some cooked crumbled bacon and an extra jalapeño slice to each cup and pop these poppers into the oven.

    wonton wrappers with mozzarella cheese in muffin tin

    Cook Time

    Bake the wonton cups for 10 minutes. The wonton wrappers should be crispy and golden brown, and the cheese should be perfectly melted.

    jalapeno-popper-bacon-cups-muffin-tin

    Jalapeño popper wontons are best enjoyed warm. But, they are equally tasty at room temperature, which makes these the perfect appetizer for entertaining.

    How to Store and Reheat

    Store leftover jalapeno wontons in an airtight container in your refrigerator. They should last up to 4 days. You can freeze wonton cups in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months for best taste.

    You can reheat the cream cheese wontons in your oven or air fryer. Bake at 350 for about 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Reheat jalapeno wonton poppers in air fryer at 325 for 5 minutes or until heated through.

    jalapeno popper wontons in mini muffin tin

    Recipe Variations

    If you want to cut down on the spiciness level, you can omit the extra jalapeno slices or reduce the amount of chopped jalapeno peppers inside the cream cheese.

    I love spicy food, so this was perfect for me and even some of the kids. The Hubs, on the other hand, preferred his without the extra peppers on top.

    And if you want to keep this a meatless meal, just leave off the bacon. For extra flavor, add chopped green onions after baking.

    We also like to make mini wonton cups. Just slice each wonton wrapper in half. Then, use those to fill a mini muffin tin. The rest of the recipe is the same. You just end up with more!

    You can use cheddar cheese for a different taste or a combination of mozzarella and cheddar. A lot of recipes use sour cream along with cream cheese. I don't care for this combo, but you can mix in ½ cream cheese if you like.

    hand holding mini jalapeno popper wonton cup with bacon

    Either way, you can't go wrong with these easy appetizers. If you like having finger foods for dinner or you need quick and easy party food, I hope you'll give them a try. 

    wonton cups on a square plate

    Recipe

    jalapeno popper wonton cups with bacon on a plate

    Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups with Bacon

    Published by Dee
    Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are baked wonton wrappers stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and bacon. An easy appetizer recipe perfect for game day and holiday parties.
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 151 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 wonton wrappers
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers chopped
    • 2 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon
    • slices Jalapeno pepper and cilantro for garnish if desired

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
    • Grease a muffin tin, and place 2 wonton wrappers into each cup
    • Mix the cream cheese and chopped jalapeno peppers
    • Fill cups with cream cheese mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese
    • Top with bacon and jalapeno slices
    • Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown
    • Garnish with cilantro, if desired
    • Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Make mini wonton cups by cutting wrappers in half and using a mini muffin tin.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 55mgVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 0.6mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    If you're a fan of jalapeno poppers, I think you'll love these jalapeno popper cups with bacon. Enjoy them during the holiday season or New Year's Eve. They are perfect for football season, especiall Super Bowl parties!

    If you do try these jalpeno wonton poppers, please leave a star rating and comment.

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    Recipe was originally published in 2016 and last updated in 2022

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    1. Jim says

      January 30, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      Made these today getting ready for the big Game next week. Awesome and very easy. Will be great to serve to friends that are coming over.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 30, 2021 at 8:23 pm

        Thanks, Jim! So happy you liked the wonton cups!

    2. Sandra D says

      March 03, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      I'm going to try these with a cauliflower crust! Will try to remember to let you know how they turned out.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 05, 2020 at 8:19 am

        Please do! I'd love to know how that turns out!

    3. Robin says

      January 27, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Love this recipe, will try it for my small Superbowl party.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 28, 2019 at 8:04 am

        So glad you liked it, Robin! Thanks so much. 🙂

    4. Jason says

      February 05, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      These look exquisite. Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
    5. Emily says

      December 22, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Hi there. I plan to make this for Christmas..
      Was hoping I could make ahead an reheat. Amy suggestions for reheating?

      Thanks. ????

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 23, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        I have reheated them in the oven without any problems -- but on a lower temperature. Some people have said these are just as good when they're cold! 🙂

    6. Tamera Semanick says

      October 26, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Glad you said they're good cold, Lisa Reed. I will take them to an office party next week. Thanks.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Lindsey says

      August 31, 2017 at 8:55 am

      My roommate made these last night and they were great! I was wondering if the calories were per individual cup or not? If you could let me know that would be awesome! Counting calories is not my favorite, but it needs to be done! Thanks so much!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 31, 2017 at 1:39 pm

        Hi Lindsey. Glad you liked them! Yes, the calories are per each individual cup. 🙂

    8. Hillary Barnes says

      August 25, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      These look great and so easy! Question: do you think they will travel well? Most of my "events" are 30 or so minutes away. Thanks for any input!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm

        I think they're just as good when slightly cool, so if you have a way to keep them warm, they should be fine. I have a muffin tin with a lid, which makes transport easy, so you might see if you can get one of those. 🙂

    9. Dem says

      April 13, 2017 at 4:12 am

      Neighbors introduced us to this recipe and fell I love. Made them and ate them all. Making them today to share with family over the Easter weekend.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2017 at 6:15 am

        Yea! So glad you liked them. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

    10. Mona says

      April 17, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Made these 2 nights in a row and on the second night we added more Jalapeños5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 17, 2016 at 9:52 pm

        Sounds good to me! I prefer more spice, but the family doesn't, so I'll sometimes add a little extra to mine. 🙂

    11. Sherry says

      April 05, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Hi. This looks and sounds amazing. Going to make for Bunco snack. Have one question?
      Do you use a regular muffin tin or a mini muffin tin?
      Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 05, 2016 at 2:20 pm

        Hi Sherry! I use a regular muffin tin and two wonton wrappers in each cup. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

      • Lisa Reed says

        May 19, 2016 at 2:22 pm

        These are wonderful! I used my mini silicone muffin pan because I thought they would work better smaller. .. like an appetizer. Worked really well and made 24 of them. I cut the wonton into 4th and layered them like flower petals.

        I also mixed the mix cheese with the cream cheese and jalapeños. I did put a small bit on top as well with the clap Cilantro and thin slice of jalapeño and bacon.

        Making these again tonight and they are good cold too.

      • Dee says

        May 19, 2016 at 11:02 pm

        This sounds like a wonderful appetizer! I have a mini muffin pan, so I think I'll try it this way next time. Thanks for the suggestion! 🙂

    12. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

      March 09, 2016 at 11:14 am

      Simple and amazing, what a way to start a party! Wanted to drop by from #FoodieFriDIY and say thanks for linking up and let you know I'm featuring your recipe this week! Did some sharing too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 09, 2016 at 2:25 pm

        That's wonderful news, Debra! Thank you so much!

    13. Miz Helen says

      February 29, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      What a great appetizer! Stopping by from Full Plate Thursday to say Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us. Have a great day and come back soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    14. Erin says

      February 26, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      What a perfect little appetizer! All my favorite ingredients in one little cup! You have to come link these up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! 7 blogs, 1 awesome party!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 26, 2016 at 5:42 pm

        Thanks for the invite, Erin. I'll swing by in a little bit! 🙂

    15. Celeste | The Whole Serving says

      February 26, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      I'm am so loving this snack. Looks like one of those quick, easy and delicious snacks.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 26, 2016 at 5:33 pm

        It's super quick to make, and in fact, I'm getting ready to make some right now. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

    16. Casserole Gals says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:09 am

      Simple recipe but, looks elegant and very tasty! We will share this on our Facebook page and pin it.4 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 25, 2016 at 7:24 am

        Thanks so much for sharing! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. 🙂

    17. Jenna says

      February 25, 2016 at 6:18 am

      These look so cute!! Not to mention yummy!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 25, 2016 at 6:38 am

        Thanks, Jenna. My daughter asked me to make some more this weekend, and I can't wait! 🙂

    18. Stacey says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      These sound amazing! Thanks for this one. 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 24, 2016 at 8:29 pm

        We just love them. Thanks so much, Stacy! 🙂

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