Sausage Wonton Cups (With Cream Cheese and Rotel)
A quick and easy appetizer are these sausage wonton cups made with cream cheese and rotel. They are the perfect combination of flavors. These bite-sized appetizers will be a crowd-pleaser with the crunchy exterior and creamy filling.
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There’s nothing better than an easy recipe that looks like it took a lot of effort. That’s where these sausage wonton cups come in. Simply bake the wonton wrappers, add the filling, and bake a bit more—it’s that easy!
These are the perfect game day recipe, baby shower recipe, or graduation party recipe. You can serve them alongside Pigs in a Blanket with Dipping Sauce or Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa for a crowd-pleasing spread.
I first tried a variation of these sausage cups at a book club meeting. While researching recipes, I noticed many versions included ranch dressing. Since my family has egg allergies, ranch dressing was off-limits. After testing different combinations, I landed on using cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chilis. These ingredients create a bold, flavorful filling, and you can easily adjust the spice level by choosing a milder or hotter rotel variety.
Ingredients
- Wonton wraps: I find these in the refrigerated section of my grocery store.
- Ground sausage: you can pick mild or spicy based on your preference.
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies: pairs perfectly with the sausage.
- Yellow bell pepper: you can also use green or red if you have them on hand.
- Monterey jack cheese: sub for sharp cheddar cheese or Colby jack cheese.
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
How to make sausage wonton cups
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line each cup with a wonton wrap. See picture here on how to spread it out in the muffin tin so you will be able to scoop the filling into the inside.
Brown ground sausage on stovetop over medium-high heat. Break into small chunks as you cook. Drain excess grease.
Bake the wonton wraps ALONE in the oven for 8 – 10 minutes until the ends begin to turn slightly brown.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the wonton wrappers. Mix together.
Scoop the mixture into the wonton wraps.
Bake for an additional 8 minutes until the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a serving platter.
Why you will love this recipe
Creamy and crispy: The perfect combination of the crispy wonton wraps and the creamy filling.
Great party appetizer: this is the best recipe to bring to any sort of gathering.
Easy: this recipe is simple and quick!
Recipe FAQ
This recipe uses a standard-sized muffin tin. If your wonton wrappers are much smaller, you can use a mini muffin tin.
If you want to make some of this recipe ahead of time, I recommend preparing the entire cream cheese filling and storing in the fridge. Then all you need to do it bake and stuff the wontons the day of.
Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes until warmed through.
Substitutions
Pork sausage: turkey sausage or ground beef
Yellow bell peppers: you can omit or add in some fresh diced jalapenos (if you like spicy food).
Monterey jack cheese: sharp cheddar cheese or Colby jack is a great option.
Tips for Success
Be sure to bake the wonton wraps alone first before adding the filling.
Allow your cream cheese to soften a bit and cut into smaller cubes for easier mixing.
Be sure to drain the can of rotel so the mixture isn’t too watery.
Sausage Wonton Wraps (With Cream Cheese and Rotel)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage
- 8 ounce block of cream cheese Softened and sliced into smaller cubes to mix easier.
- 12 ounces wonton wraps*
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese
- 10 ounce can of diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line each cup with a wonton wrap. Spread it out in the muffin tin so you will be able to scoop the filling inside.
- Brown ground sausage on stovetop over medium-high heat. Break into small chunks as you cook. Drain excess grease.
- Bake the wonton wraps ALONE in the oven for 8 – 10 minutes until the ends begin to turn slightly brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the wonton wrappers. This includes: ground sausage, softened cream cheese, drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, yellow bell pepper, Monterey jack cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out 1 – 2 tablespoons of the mixture to fill each wonton wrap.
- Bake for an additional 8 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a serving platter.
- Enjoy!
We love to serve this easy appetizer at parties. They always go fast!
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!