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**Jalapeño Popper Cups: A Delightful Appetizer for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Jalapeño Popper Cups, a tantalizing appetizer that combines the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and cheesy goodness. These bite-sized delights are sure to be the star of any party or gathering, leaving your taste buds wanting more. With a crispy wonton cup, a creamy and flavorful jalapeño filling, and a generous topping of melted cheese, these popper cups are a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave a lasting impression. This article presents three variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist to cater to different preferences. From the traditional Jalapeño Popper Cups, to the indulgent Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Cups, and the vegetarian-friendly Veggie Jalapeño Popper Cups, there's a recipe for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with spicy, cheesy, and utterly delicious Jalapeño Popper Cups.

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JALAPENO POPPER WONTON CUPS



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These Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream....all in a crispy wonton shell! The perfect party or game day appetizer!

Provided by Cathy Trochelman

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 wonton wrappers, *I found them in the produce section of my local grocery store
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sour cream
12 oz. bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve 2 Tbsp.)
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese, reserve 2 Tbsp.
3-4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (**for more spice, do not remove all the seeds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup; bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, and chopped jalapeños.
  • Spoon filling into wonton cups, then sprinkle with reserved bacon and cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until wontons are golden brown and cheese is melted.

JALAPEñO POPPER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Jalapeño Popper Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, large eggs, kosher salt, black pepper, nonstick cooking spray, cream cheese, bacon, jalapeñoes

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
10 oz cream cheese
4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
4 jalapeñoes, seeded, diced, plus 24 sliced for topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, eggs, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper, and mix well.
  • Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray and fill each cup with a heaping tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture. Press into the pan firmly to form wells. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon, diced jalapeños, the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Fill the bread crumb wells with a 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Top each cup with a bit of shredded cheddar and a jalapeño slice.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cups are golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams

JALAPEñO POPPER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Jalapeño Popper Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: phyllo dough, unsalted butter, shredded Cabot Habanero Cheese, shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cream cheese, garlic, kosher salt, scallions, jalapeñoes

Provided by Cabot Creamery Co-operative

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 sheets phyllo dough
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded Cabot Habanero Cheese
1 cup shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
3 jalapeñoes, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, flat surface and brush with melted butter. Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the buttered sheet and brush with more butter. Repeat with another sheet of phyllo, then stack a final sheet of phyllo on top and press to flatten. Repeat with the remaining 4 sheets of phyllo and melted butter.
  • Using a 4-inch round cutter, cut 6 circles from each layered phyllo square for a total of 12 rounds. Press each round into a cavity of a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Par-bake the phyllo cups until beginning to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Cabot Habanero Cheese, Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cream cheese, garlic, salt, scallion whites, and the jalapeños. Mix well.
  • Evenly distribute the filling between the phyllo cups, about 1 heaping tablespoon per cup.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cups cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with the scallion greens, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 0 grams

JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD



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I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. -Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended; spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; top with bread crumbs. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Serve with peppers and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

JALAPENO POPPER CUPS



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Didn't have enough Jalapenos to make full out poppers, but improvised for a creamy and spicy appetizer. You'll want to eat them right away, but they will be molten hot so be careful!

Provided by Jessina

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 mini phyllo tart shells
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
bacon bits

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place phyllo cups onto a baking sheet.
  • Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and hot sauce in a bowl. Spoon mixture into phyllo cups. Sprinkle bacon bits on top. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

JALAPENO POPPER CUPS



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I found this online; you can make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate covered until ready to fill the phyllo cups.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 15 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
bacon bits

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place phyllo cups onto a baking sheet.
  • Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and hot sauce in a bowl.
  • Spoon mixture into phyllo cups.
  • Sprinkle bacon bits on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

JALAPENO POPPER DIP



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Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip recipe to a party, I'm always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers. -Jennifer Wilke, Collinsville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sliced green onions, optional
Corn chips, tortilla chips or assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar, chiles, peppers and 1/4 cup Parmesan until blended. Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, oil and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 min. or until golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Serve with chips or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh jalapeños for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh jalapeños, you can use canned or pickled jalapeños, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Wear gloves when handling jalapeños. The capsaicin in jalapeños can irritate your skin, so it's important to wear gloves when you're cutting or seeding them.
  • Remove the seeds from the jalapeños if you don't want them to be too spicy. The seeds are where most of the heat is concentrated, so if you remove them, the poppers will be less spicy.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for the filling. Cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese are all popular choices, but you can also use other types of cheese, such as goat cheese or blue cheese.
  • Add some cooked bacon or sausage to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Bake the poppers until the cheese is melted and bubbly. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the poppers, so keep an eye on them so that they don't overcook.

Conclusion:

Jalapeño popper cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy, spicy, and full of flavor. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, so you can easily feed a crowd. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive appetizer, give jalapeño popper cups a try.

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