We now have been a bit obsessive about wonton wrappers this yr. It’s the yr of the non occasion occasion meals! We'd not be capable of throw a celebration however we will certain eat like we're!
WHAT IS A JALAPENO POPPER WONTON CUP?
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups take the components in your on a regular basis jalapeno poppers and mix them higher! As an alternative of a messy pepper and cream cheese scenario you get tasty, crispy wonton cups! On this recipe the peppers are chopped up which supplies nice taste distribution and the combination is straightforward to eat. In relation to avoiding messes I want all the assistance I can get! And naturally jalapeno popper wonton cups add in extra components for a extra strong taste combo.
VARIATIONS FOR JALAPENO POPPER WONTON CUPS
There are many nice methods to adapt and alter the filling in Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups.
Seafood – add shrimp or crab
Meat – attempt sausage, ham, prosciutto, hen or bits of steak
Cheese – change out the sharp cheddar for smoked gouda, parmesan, swiss, pepper jack and even blue cheese!
Greens – add minced purple onion, diced candy peppers, sautéed onions, or contemporary parsley
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 -3 jalapeños
- 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon or real bacon bits plus additional to garnish
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (plus additional to garnish)
- 3 Tablespoons green onions minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Spray a12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Put one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup.
- Bake wrappers about 5 minutes until they are starting to brown.
- While the wrappers are in the oven start the filling.
- In a medium glass mixing bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 30 seconds.
- Add the black pepper. Stir together with a fork.
- For a less spicy recipe remove and discard the seeds and white pith from the jalapenos (leave it in for more spice). Dice peppers small – almost minced.
- Add jalapenos, green onions, bacon and cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture – stir to combine.
- When the wontons have browned, use a cookie scoop to add the filling to the wonton cups. Garnish with reserved bacon and cheese.
- Return filled wontons to the oven for 7-9 more minutes until hot through and cheese is melted.
