Description
Crispy wonton shells cradle classic pizza Margherita flavors in these delightful pizza wonton cups. Melted cheese, fresh basil, and marinara sauce create a quick appetizer that satisfies Italian-inspired cravings you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 24 pepperoni slices
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Base and Main Ingredients:
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings:
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a muffin tin with a light olive oil coating.
- Delicately drape wonton wrappers into each muffin cavity, gently molding them to create crisp cup shapes.
- Distribute a precise dollop of marinara sauce across the bottom of each wonton wrapper.
- Layer shredded mozzarella cheese atop the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Crown each cup with a single pepperoni slice, positioning it centrally.
- Dust the assembled cups with a sprinkle of aromatic Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven, allowing the wonton cups to transform for 10-12 minutes.
- Watch for golden-brown crispy edges and fully melted cheese as indicators of doneness.
- Carefully extract the tray from the oven and permit the pizza wonton cups to cool briefly before serving.
Notes
- Choose thin, fresh wonton wrappers for the crispiest texture and best cup formation.
- Gently press wrappers into muffin tin to avoid tearing, using fingertips or a small spoon.
- Customize toppings with vegetarian options like sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for variety.
- Prep these cups in advance and refrigerate before baking for a quick party appetizer or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg