Jalapeño Popper Bites
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Imagine the irresistible combo of spicy jalapenos, cream cheese, melted sharp cheddar, a crispy outer layer and of course bacon. These Jalapeno Popper Bites will have your family begging for more.
Easily made with just a few ingredients for a simple and delicious appetizer for any occasion.
Jalapeno Popper Cups
If you’re anything like me, you could make a whole meal of just appetizers and these easy jalapeno popper cups would be at the top of the list. Like my recipe for jalapeno popper stuffed mushrooms, these jalapeno popper bites are bursting with flavor that will have your taste buds singing and reaching for more.
The jalapeno popper filling is a traditional cheese filling with jalapeno and bacon stuffed inside either a wonton wrapper or a gyoza wrapper, then baked in the oven until the outside is crispy and the jalapeno filling is soft and creamy.
Making Jalapeno Popper Bites
Let’s walk through the simple steps to making jalapeno popper bites at home.
Start by pressing the wonton wrapper or gyoza wrapper into a mini muffin tin. You might need to fold over and pinch the wrapper together in some spots to help it stay in the pan. This also makes for a nice crunchy bite after it has baked.
Bake for just 10 minutes while you make the jalapeno popper filling.
Making the Jalapeno Popper Filling
To make the filling, start with softened or room temperature cream cheese. I like to stir it with a spoon a few times just to make sure it is soft enough and get it spread out.
Add in the shredded cheese, bacon, garlic powder and diced jalapenos. Mix it all together until it is well combined.
Scoop about one tablespoon of the jalapeno popper mixture into each of the prepared cups that have been placed into the muffin tins.
Lastly, bake the jalapeno cups in a 350º F oven for 10-12 minutes, until the outsides are browned and crispy and the cheese mixture is melted and bubbly.
I’m drooling just thinking about these, definitely time to make another batch!
Tips for Cooking Jalapeno Popper Bites
Ready to make the most delicious appetizer ever? Let me give you some simple tips and tricks to get these perfect every time.
- Start with room temperature cream cheese so that it will mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Use sharp cheddar for maximum cheesy flavor
- Use either wonton or gyoza wrappers for a perfect crunchy outer layer
- To make these more spice, leave a few of the jalapeno seeds inside when slicing the jalapenos.
- For a mild flavor, remove all of the ribs and seeds from the jalapenos
Other Simple Appetizers to Try:
Some other appetizer recipes I think you will love
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Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 gyoza or wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Press wonton wrappers into mini muffin tin and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, jalapeño and garlic powder until well combined.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into the wontons and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Nutriton facts are just an estimate
- For spicier poppers, leave a few jalapeno seeds mixed in with the cream cheese mixture
Nutrition
Imagine the irresistible combo of spicy jalapenos, cream cheese, melted sharp cheddar, a crispy outer layer and of course bacon; these will have your family begging for more.
