Crispy Wonton Appetizers

24 wonton wrappers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Nestle one wonton wrapper into each of the 12 cups of a mini muffin pan (a regular sized muffin pan also works for larger "2-bite" appetizers). Bake the cups in the oven for 8-10 minutes.

Wonton Cups with Pulled Pork & Jalapenos

12 baked wonton cups

1/2 cup pulled pork, warmed

1/4 cup candied jalapeno peppers

Italian parsley leaves for garnish

Fill each baked wonton cup with a teaspoon of pulled pork. Top with a slice or two of jalapeno and garnish with a small sprig of parsley.

Wonton Cups with Goat Cheese and Dried Cherries

12 baked wonton cups, cooled

3 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature

1/4 cup dried tart cherries

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Place a dollop of goat cheese in each wonton cup. Top with 2-3 dried cherries and a sprinkle of chopped almonds.

Wonton Cups with Bacon & Maple Ricotta

12 baked wonton cups, cooled

3 ounces ricotta cheese, mixed with 1 T (or more) maple syrup

1/4 cup crumbled bacon

1 large sprig rosemary

Place a dollop of the maple ricotta cheese in each wonton cup. Top with a sprinkling of crumbled bacon and garnish with a rosemary leaf.