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Southwest Cream Cheese Wontons

Southwest Cream Cheese Wontons

These Southwest Cream Cheese Wontons are crispy, creamy, and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun snack at home.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 pieces

Ingredients

  • Wonton Wrappers: about 20 pieces
  • Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup
  • Black Beans: 1/2 cup, rinsed and drained
  • Corn Kernels: 1/2 cup (frozen or canned)
  • Green Chiles: 1 small can (4 oz), drained
  • Green Onions: 2, finely sliced
  • Chili Powder: 1 tsp
  • Garlic Powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & Pepper: to taste
  • Olive Oil or Cooking Spray: for brushing the wonton edges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, black beans, corn, green chiles, green onions, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Gently press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup and shape into a small bowl. Brush or spray lightly with oil.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each wonton cup.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.
  7. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the wonton cups to avoid sogginess.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Freeze before or after baking for make-ahead convenience.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wonton
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: southwest cream cheese wontons, baked wonton cups, tex mex appetizers, vegetarian party snacks