Pork Wonton Stars are an excellent way to use leftover ham. They work well as an appetizer or a light main course, combining familiar takeout flavors tucked into crisp, oven-baked wonton cups. Serve them hot from the oven or at room temperature for easy entertaining.
⭐ Why You’ll Love Pork Wonton Stars
Pork Wonton Stars are flavorful, easy to prepare, and a crowd-pleasing way to repurpose leftover ham. The filling delivers familiar takeout-style flavors that children and adults both enjoy. Unlike traditional fried wontons, these are baked, producing a light, crunchy cup that’s a pleasant change of pace. They pair nicely with many entrees or can stand alone alongside a simple salad or vegetable side.
🥘 Ingredients to Have on Hand
The filling comes together quickly and makes a flavorful, creamy bite inside each wonton wrapper.
- 1 lb cooked ham, diced (about 3 cups)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons hot Chinese mustard (or your favorite mustard)
- 36 wonton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (for butter mixture)
- 2 tablespoons additional low-sodium soy sauce for serving
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Scroll to the recipe card below for exact measurements and full instructions.
💭 How to Assemble Pork Wonton Stars
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the diced ham, onion, red pepper, shredded Swiss cheese, sour cream, and hot mustard. Mix until evenly combined and set aside. Tip: dice the ham and pepper into very small pieces so the filling fits well into each wonton cup and every bite has a balanced mix of ingredients.
Step 2: Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. Press one wonton wrapper into each cup, forming a little cup.
Step 3: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Brush the butter mixture over each wonton wrapper. Bake the empty wonton cups for about 8 minutes, or until they are just beginning to brown at the edges.
Step 4: Remove the pan from the oven and spoon the ham mixture into each baked wonton cup, filling them generously. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 7–9 minutes, or until the filling is heated through.
Step 5: Garnish each wonton star with sliced green onion, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and a light drizzle or a few dashes of soy sauce. Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature—both are delicious.
Pro Tip: One pound of diced ham yields roughly 3 cups, which is ideal for this recipe and makes about 36 wonton stars.
💬 Top Tips and FAQ
Most grocery stores carry them in the refrigerated section, often near tofu or other Asian-style refrigerated products.
Because the ham is already cooked, you only need to bake until the wonton edges turn lightly golden and the filling is hot.
Yes. Cooked sausage, diced pork loin, or other fully cooked pork or poultry can be used in place of ham.
👩🏻🍳 Leftovers and Storage
Baked Pork Wonton Stars will keep well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Arrange them in a single layer in a shallow airtight container; if you must stack them, separate layers with wax paper to preserve crispness.
🍽 Serve as an Appetizer or Main Course
Pork Wonton Stars shine as an appetizer for parties and family gatherings. For a light main course, serve a larger portion with a simple side such as a mixed bean salad, English pea salad, or a sweet corn pasta salad for a complete meal.
Next time you have leftover ham, try these Pork Wonton Stars for an easy, flavorful dish that comes together quickly.
🍴 More Great Starters for the Party
Here are a few more appetizer ideas to consider for your next gathering:
- Pico de Gallo with Jalapeño and Lime
- Delicious Crab and Shrimp Dip
- Spiced Walnuts
- Shrimp Cocktail Cups
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Recipe
Pork Wonton Stars
A simple, flavorful recipe that uses leftover ham to make crunchy, oven-baked wonton cups filled with a savory mixture of ham, cheese and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ham, diced into small bite-sized pieces (ham leftovers work great)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 red pepper, sliced and diced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons hot Chinese mustard (or any mustard)
- 36 wonton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (for the butter mixture)
- 2 green onions, sliced (green stems for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons additional low-sodium soy sauce for sprinkling after baking
Instructions
Prep Wonton Wrappers and Filling
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine ham, onion, red pepper, grated Swiss cheese, sour cream, and hot mustard. Set aside.
- Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray and press wonton wrappers into each cup.
Melt Butter and Bake Wrappers
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Brush the butter mixture over each wonton wrapper. Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Fill Wontons and Bake Again
- Remove the baked wonton wrappers from the oven. Spoon the ham mixture into each cup, filling them generously.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake 7–9 minutes more, or until heated through.
- Garnish with diced green onions, toasted sesame seeds and a few dashes of soy sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes about 36 wonton stars.
Notes
Dice the ham and red pepper into very small pieces to make filling and serving easier and to ensure each bite has a balanced mix of flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 294 kcal • Carbohydrates: 19 g • Protein: 17 g • Fat: 17 g • Saturated Fat: 8 g • Cholesterol: 52 mg • Sodium: 898 mg • Potassium: 241 mg • Fiber: 1 g • Sugar: 1 g • Vitamin A: 628 IU • Vitamin C: 16 mg • Calcium: 135 mg • Iron: 2 mg
Please note the nutrition details are estimates based on a food database and should be used as a general guideline.