Description
These Cheesy Sausage Wonton Cups are golden, crispy wonton shells filled with a savory mix of browned sausage, melty Mexican-blend cheese, diced bell peppers and creamy ranch dressing—ready in about 35 minutes and perfect for parties, weeknight snacks or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (≈ 450 g) country sausage – provides the savory, meaty base.
- 8 oz (≈ 225 g) shredded Mexican blend cheese – gives the rich melt and flavor depth.
- ¾ cup red bell pepper, diced – adds sweetness, color and crunch.
- ¾ cup green bell pepper, diced – complements red pepper, adds freshness and vibrant green color.
- ½ cup ranch dressing – brings creamy tang and helps bind the filling together.
- 12 oz (≈ 340 g) wonton wrappers – form the crispy “cups” for the filling.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the country sausage until well browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off excess grease.
- Meanwhile, dice the red and green bell peppers into small, even pieces.
- Press each wonton wrapper into a muffin tin cup (use standard or mini muffin tin, depending on size desired), folding the edges so they form a shell. Bake the empty wonton cups for about 5–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned sausage, shredded cheese, diced bell peppers and ranch dressing. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Spoon the sausage-cheese mixture into each prebaked wonton shell, filling nearly to the top.
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly and the filling is set.
- Let the cups cool slightly before serving (this helps them maintain crispness and makes them easier to pick up).
Notes
- Drain the cooked sausage well to avoid soggy shells.
- Use a lightly sprayed or non-stick muffin tin to help remove wonton cups easily.
- Don’t overfill the cups or the filling may spill during baking.
- If using mini muffin tins, reduce bake time slightly because smaller cups heat through faster.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg