My cheesy sausage wonton cups are a great hand held appetizer for parties, game days, and holidays. Crispy wontons are filled with a cheesy sausage and ranch filling. They can be put together easily and a hearty appetizer people are sure to enjoy.

Sausage wonton cups, or as my mom calls them, sausage stars, are an appetizer that I like to make for just about any occasion. They are warm, savory, so delicious, and every time I make them, my family and friends can’t get enough.

I love finger foods. Anything you can just pick up and pop in your mouth is a winner in my book. These wonton cups are always a favorite because they are easy to make, full of flavor, and easy to transport.

Want more sausage recipes, be sure to try pancake mix sausage balls, sausage and cream cheese bites, and Rotel cream cheese sausage balls.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A fun party appetizer. These are a delicious, hand held bite perfect for any gathering.
• Great texture. Creamy filling and crunchy wontons make a wonderful combinations.
• Easy to customize. Customize the filling to your taste.

Ingredients

Make these cheesy sausage wonton cups with simple ingredients.

• Wonton wrappers: You can typically find these in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. They bake up golden and crispy and make a great cup for holding the filling.
• Breakfast sausage: Choose your favorite breakfast sausage. I like to use original Breakfast sausage. You could also use hot or sage sausage.
• Red bell pepper: Use your favorite color bell pepper. I like using red for a little extra color.
• Shredded cheese: There are several different cheeses you can use but I like using shredded colby jack cheese.
• Sour cream: Brings all of the ingredients together and adds a little creaminess.
• Ranch dressing: Adds great flavor to the sausage filling.

How To Make Cheesy Sausage Wonton Cups

Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.

Step two: Brown the sausage in a large skillet. Remove any excess grease. Stir in the diced red peppers.

Step three: Stir together the sausage and peppers, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream.

Step four: Gently press wonton wrappers into each muffin tin cup. Bake for 4-5 minutes then remove from the oven.

Step five: Spoon the mixture in the wonton cups. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Serve these sausage cups warm. If you would like a little added color, top with diced green onions.

Heather’s Recipe Tips

• Use a standard muffin tin. This is a good size for the wonton wrappers.
• Watch the wonton wrappers. Make sure to keep an eye on the wonton wrappers while they are in the oven, they can start to brown quickly..
• Drain the grease off the sausage. This will help keep the wontons from getting soggy and greasy.
• Don’t overfill the wonton cups. You want to make sure that the filling doesn’t fall out of the wonton cups.

Variations

The filling of this recipe can be customized with a few adjustments. Here are some suggestions:

• Green chiles: Add a can of drained green chiles to the sausage mixture.
• Cheese: Use a different cheese like shredded cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, Monterey jack cheese, or even mozzarella cheese.
• Vegetables: Mix in other vegetables like corn, mushrooms, or onions.
• Make them mini: You can use a mini muffin tin for smaller sausage wonton bites.
• Pizza wonton cups: Mix in a little marinara sauce and add in mini pepperoni.

Storage

Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheat: Reheat the sausage wonton cups in the oven at 350 degrees or in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.

More Easy Appetizers

• Cream cheese stuffed peppers
• Bacon crackers
• Bacon wrapped water chestnuts