Sausage and cheese wonton cups are the ultimate appetizer made with ground sausage, shredded cheese and creamy ranch dressing baked inside a crispy wonton.
Sausage And Cheese Wonton Cups
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
These sausage and cheese wonton cups really are the ultimate party appetizer.
This recipe is always a crowd pleaser and that’s a great thing because it makes a lot. You’ll get about 30 of these delicious bites.
It’s a must have at most of our family parties. We even serve this for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas and they are the first to go.
I love how easy they are to make, too. They are almost effortless to put together. So, if you’re looking for something to whip up last minute, this is it!
The most difficult part of this recipe is just keeping an eye on those wontons. They burn so fast so be sure to check on them.
After that, it’s smooth sailing. I’m telling you, this appetizer may sound simple, but the flavors go together perfectly.
You definitely need to make my Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups and Spinach And Artichoke Wonton Cups while you’re at it. They’re both awesome appetizers, too.
I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.
Sausage And Cheese Wonton Cups Variations
I like these wonton cups made just the way they are, but here are some ways to change them up if you’d like to.
- Sausage- Any kind of sausage like breakfast, sweet or hot would all be ok to use here.
- Cheese- Use any kind of cheese that you prefer. Just be sure to shred it yourself because if will melt much better that way.
Other Easy Appetizers
If you like super easy to make appetizers like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.
Sausage And Cheese Wonton Cups Ingredients
- Wontons
- Mills Ground Italian Sausage
- Cream Cheese, softened
- Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
- Monterey Jack Cheese, hand shredded
- Ranch Dressing
- Green Onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°
First, add the wonton wrappers to each individual cup of a greased muffin tin and gently push them down.
Now, add them to the center rack of the oven and let them lightly toast up for 5 minutes.
While those are toasting, add the ground sausage to a large skillet over medium high heat and break it into small pieces as it browns. Drain the fat.
Next, add the ground sausage to a large bowl. Add the cream cheese,shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing.
Then, stir everything together until it’s evenly combined.
Now, add about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling into each of the wonton cups.
Next, place them into the center rack of the oven for about 5-10 minutes or until the center is hot and the wontons are crispy. Please be sure to keep an eye on them because they can burn fast.
Then, garnish with green onion (optional) and carefully remove each of the wontons. Serve warm and enjoy!
Sausage And Cheese Wonton Cups
Equipment
- muffin tin
Ingredients
- 25 Wonton Wrappers You may get a little more or less depending on how much filling you place into each wonton
- 1 Pound Ground Sweet Italian Sausage
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
- ½ Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, hand shredded
- ¾ Cup Ranch Dressing
- Green Onion, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Add the wonton wrappers to each individual cup of a greased muffin tin and gently push them down. I just sprayed mine with a little cooking spray. Add them to the center rack of the oven and let them lightly toast up for 5 minutes.
- While those are toasting, add the ground sausage to a large skillet over medium high heat and break it into small pieces as it browns. Drain the fat.
- Add the ground sausage to a large bowl. Add the cream cheese,shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing, also. Stir everything together until it’s evenly combined.
- Add about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling into each of the wonton cups. You'll have to make a couple batches if you're doing this with one muffin tin. Feel free to load them all up if you have multiple.
- Place them into the center rack of the oven for about 5-10 minutes or until the center is hot and the wontons are crispy. Please be sure to keep an eye on them because they can burn fast.
- Garnish with green onion (optional) and carefully remove each of the wontons. Serve warm and enjoy!
Barbara says
If a substitute the ranch dressing for cream cheese, how much cream cheese should I use?
Al Dente Diva says
Hi yes I didn’t go over every ingredient in the video but the website recipe has it listed. Thank you
Anonymous says
Missing the ranch dressing in the video recipe description
Connie McGrayne says
It all looks great
Cady C Shepard says
I want to try this using a slice of cheese instead of wonton wrapper, for carb reduction. I love making cheese crisps! With a slice of pepperoni on top! So good.
I wonder if the cheese slice will crisp up or be soggy due to all the oil from the cheese itself, and the meat and cheese on top. Or burn beyond recognition.
I'm going to try it and will report back. 🙂
To the person who asked for a Ranch dressing sub...I'd use plain yogurt, blended with some dill and garlic powder. Keep it simple. It's there for the creaminess, and possibly more flavor, and thickening. I bet you could omit it and still have an amazing meal. 🙂
Momma Sawdey says
Substitute for ranch please ? ?
Al Dente Diva says
Thanks so so much
Mike says
Fantastic and very good. A sure crowd pleaser