Smoked Gouda & Caramelized Onion Wonton Cups
Crispy wonton wrappers are baked to perfection and filled with a savory mixture of sweet caramelized onions and smoky, melted Gouda cheese. These bite-sized delights offer a delightful textural contrast and a rich, umami-forward flavor profile.

Prep Time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
12
Calories
150 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- 2
Slice the yellow onion thinly.
~5 min - 3
In a frying pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
~25 min - 4
While the onions are caramelizing, shred the Smoked Gouda cheese.
~2 min - 5
Once the onions are caramelized, stir in the salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
~1 min - 6
Gently press one wonton wrapper into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, forming a cup shape. You can overlap slightly if needed.
~3 min - 7
Spoon the caramelized onion mixture evenly into each wonton cup.
~2 min - 8
Top each cup with shredded Smoked Gouda cheese.
~1 min - 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the wonton edges are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
~12 min - 10
Let cool slightly in the muffin tin before carefully removing and serving.
~3 min
Tips
- For an extra crispy wonton cup, you can lightly brush the edges with melted butter before baking.
- These can be made ahead and gently reheated in a low oven or toaster oven to crisp them up again.
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