Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with creamy jalapeño cream cheese, melted mozzarella and savory bacon. This simple five-ingredient appetizer is quick to make and perfect for game day, parties, or holiday gatherings.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients
- How to make Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
- Cook Time
- How to Store and Reheat
- Recipe Variations
- Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups with Bacon Recipe
These jalapeño popper wonton cups turn classic popper flavors into bite-sized handheld snacks. The light, crisp wonton shell holds a creamy, slightly spicy filling and melty cheese — add bacon for extra crunch and flavor.
Using store-bought wonton wrappers keeps prep to a minimum and guarantees a crisp shell without pre-baking. They bake up golden in about ten minutes and are ideal for serving warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
You only need a few easy-to-find ingredients to make these jalapeño cream cheese wontons.
- Wonton wrappers — found in most grocery stores (not egg roll wrappers)
- Cream cheese — softened to room temperature for easy mixing
- Jalapeño peppers — 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- Mozzarella cheese — shredded (you can substitute or mix with cheddar)
- Bacon — cooked and chopped or crumbled
How to make Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin with nonstick spray, butter, or olive oil.
Press two wonton wrappers into each muffin cup so the shells hold the filling and the bottoms stay crisp.
Prepare the filling by combining softened cream cheese with the chopped jalapeños in a bowl. Spoon about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each wonton cup.
Top each filled cup with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella. While many popper recipes call for cheddar, mozzarella melts beautifully and produces less grease.
Finish each cup with crumbled cooked bacon and, if desired, an extra jalapeño slice on top. Bake until the wonton wrappers are golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.
Cook Time
Bake the wonton cups for about 10 minutes at 400°F. The wrappers should be golden and crisp and the cheese nicely melted. These poppers are best served warm, but they also taste great at room temperature — ideal for entertaining.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Reheat from refrigerated: bake at 350°F for 5–10 minutes until heated through. Reheat in an air fryer at 325°F for about 5 minutes or until warm and crisp.
Recipe Variations
If you prefer milder poppers, reduce the amount of chopped jalapeño or omit the extra jalapeño slice on top. To keep the recipe vegetarian, skip the bacon and add chopped green onions after baking for brightness.
Make mini wonton cups by cutting each wrapper in half and using a mini muffin tin — the method is the same and yields more bite-sized pieces. Swap in cheddar or a mozzarella-cheddar blend for a sharper flavor, and if you like, mix a bit of sour cream into the cream cheese for extra tang.
These wonton cups are a reliable, crowd-pleasing appetizer — great for finger-food dinners or quick party platters. They come together fast, bake in minutes, and deliver big flavor.
Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups with Bacon
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño peppers
- 2 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon
- Jalapeño slices and cilantro for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200°C).
- Grease a muffin tin and place two wonton wrappers into each cup.
- Mix the cream cheese and chopped jalapeños until combined.
- Fill each wonton cup with the cream cheese mixture and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Top with bacon and optional jalapeño slices.
- Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.
Additional Info
If you love jalapeño poppers, these wonton cups are an easy, crowd-pleasing alternative for holidays, football season, or any party. They’re quick to make and always a hit.
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Recipe originally published in 2016 and last updated in 2022.
