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Jalapeno Popper Wontons

Published: Oct 20, 2021 · Modified: Sep 6, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Jalapeno Popper Wontons take the ingredients of a delicious jalapeno popper-- spicy jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, and shredded cheese, and combines them in an easy to grab wonton cup appetizer.

close shot of one jalapeno wonton on a white plate

I love how the creamy filling is easy to prepare, and the baked wonton wrappers make the crispy perfect "scoop." These are a little less spicy than traditional poppers, because you are getting less pepper in each bite. Feel free to add as many jalapenos as you would like to cater to your favored spiciness level.

I recently shared a recipe for one of my favorite appetizer with wonton wrappers-- spinach artichoke wonton cups. It's already getting a lot of love on Pinterest, so I thought I would share this other wonton cup recipe. You bake the wrappers the same way, it is just the wonton cup filling that varies. While those are made with a mayonnaise base, this is one of my favorite wonton appetizers with cream cheese. I'm starting to think appetizers in wonton wrappers is the way to go… Who knows what I will fill a baked wonton cup with next!

If you love the flavors of jalapeno poppers-- I think you will love this stuffed jalapeno popper chicken recipe and these jalapeno popper stuffed mushrooms.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

  • It's easy to grab, making it a great appetizer for parties and gatherings.
  • Just spicy enough, without being overpowering.
  • They are easy to make a large quantity of, and much of the prep work can be done ahead.
  • An inexpensive appetizer that looks fancy and tastes delicious.

Ingredient Notes

ingredients for wonton poppers on a white background
  • Wonton wrappers: You can find these square wonton wrappers in the produce section of most grocery stores, or occasionally the asian food aisle.
  • Diced jalapeno: You can either use fresh or pickled jalapenos. I prefer fresh and find they offer a little more heat.
  • Cream cheese: I use full fat for almost all recipes found here, but reduced fat will work well too.
  • Sour cream: A little sour cream helps to lighten up the filling so it is not overly thick. Plain greek yogurt is a great option as well.
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Fresh shredded cheese melts the easiest, but I have used pre shredded without issue.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients.

Variations and Substitutions

  • If you would like, you can sub in pickled jalapenos for the fresh jalapeno in these jalapeno popper wontons. Pickled jalapenos are generally less spicy than fresh. Try adding ¼ cup of chopped pickled jalapenos for a good amount of flavor and heat.
  • Try any of the following add-ins if you want to switch up this popper wonton recipe., bacon, green onions, minced garlic, diced onion.

How to make Baked Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

unmixed ingredients for jalapeno cream cheese filling shown in a white bowl

Step 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mince jalapeno finely and add to a bowl. Along with that, add cream cheese (softened), shredded cheese, minced jalapeno, sour cream, and salt.

mixed jalapeno cream cheese in a white bowl shown close

Step 2. Stir well to combine.

wonton wrappers placed into a mini cupcake tin.

Step 3. Place one wonton wrapper into each groove of a mini muffin tin, pressing down to form little "cups."

baked wonton cups on a cooling rack.

Step 4. Par cook wonton cups for about 7 minutes before adding cream cheese mixture. This helps crisp them up on the bottom.

jalapeno popper filling in a bowl.

Step 5. Fill baked wonton cups with jalapeno cream cheese filling and place in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the baked wontons are golden brown.

plate of finished wonton jalapeno cups.

Step 6. Serve jalapeno wonton poppers warm.

Recipe Tips

  • Before starting, place cream cheese on the counter at room temperature for an hour or so. This will soften the cream cheese and make it easier to work with.
  • Use fresh grated cheese for the best taste and consistent melting.
  • If you are concerned about the tips of the wonton cups getting too brown when you bake them with the filling added, place the cups in a 9x13 dish and cover with foil before placing in the oven.
  • If you find jalapenos to be too spicy, remove the membrane (white part inside) and the seeds. This is where most of the heat is stored. I explain more information about jalapenos including selecting a good jalapeno and spiciness levels here.
  • This recipe makes about 3 dozen jalapeno cream cheese wontons, if you need other recipes with wonton wrappers to use up any remaining, try these delicious pork dumplings!

Recipe FAQs

How do you reheat leftover wonton cups?

Place filled wonton cups in an oven safe dish cover with foil. Bake at 350 until warmed through, around 7-8 minutes. These can be microwaved to heat them up quickly, but they will lose some of their texture.

How do you store prepared wonton cups?

Store the premade jalapeno cream cheese filling in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the par baked wonton wrappers in an airtight container or gallon sized bag on the counter for up to a week.

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If you tried this Jalapeno Popper Wontons Recipe or any other recipe on my website, I would love for you to leave a star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below.

Jalapeno Popper Wontons

Sarah Baumeister
Baked Jalapeno Popper Wontons are an easy to make appetizer that features a spicy cream cheese mixture in crispy baked wonton cups.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cups
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 36 wonton wrappers
  • 1 fresh jalapeno minced
  • 4 oz. cream cheese half a block, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mince jalapeno finely and add to a bowl. Along with that, add cream cheese (softened), shredded cheese, minced jalapeno, sour cream, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Place one wonton wrapper into each groove of a mini muffin tin, pressing down to form little "cups."
  • Par cook wonton cups before adding cream cheese mixture.
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  • Fill baked wonton cups with jalapeno cream cheese filling and place in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the baked wontons are golden brown. Serve jalapeno wonton poppers warm.

Notes

Before starting, place cream cheese on the counter at room temperature for an hour or so. This will soften the cream cheese and make it easier to work with.
Use fresh grated cheese for the best taste and consistent melting.
If you are concerned about the tips of the wonton cups getting too brown when you bake them with the filling added, place the cups in a 9x13 dish and cover with foil before placing in the oven.
If you find jalapenos to be too spicy, remove the membrane (white part inside) and the seeds. This is where most of the heat is stored. I explain more information about jalapenos including selecting a good jalapeno and spiciness levels here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 638mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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