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Wonton Cups full of yummy bacon, jalapeños (or green chiles if you’re a wimp), cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream make the perfect party or game day appetizer!

JALAPENO POPPER WONTON CUPS Yield: 12

12 wonton wrappers, (you’ll find them in the produce section for some weird reason)
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
3/4 pound bacon, cooked & crumbled, reserve 2 tablespoons
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, reserve 2 tablespoons
3-4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (for more spice, do not remove all the seeds and for wimps substitute green chiles – I used HOT green chiles for a middle of the road)
diced green onion for serving

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Spray muffin pan with non-stick 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 the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
• Stir in bacon pieces, cheddar cheese, and chopped jalapeños or green chiles.
• 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 the cheese is melted.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of diced green onion.

VARIATIONS ON THIS RECIPE:

• Bacon can be replaced with ground beef, crumbled sausage or small diced ham
• Add crumbled blue cheese, Gorgonzola or flavor of choice
  
• Substitute a flavored cream cheese for the plain cream cheese
• Use a Mexican Sour Cream instead of plain
• Add chopped red peppers
• Add chopped onions