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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites


  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful combination of sweet and savory, this quick appetizer features mini phyllo shells filled with creamy cheese and topped with zesty red pepper jelly, perfect for entertaining.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15-count) mini phyllo shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
  • Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
  3. Fill each shell with approximately 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
  4. Top each shell with about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
  5. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warmed through.
  6. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or chopped green onion, if desired.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

These bites are great for holiday parties and game nights. You can use different types of jelly for variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: appetizer, cream cheese, pepper jelly, phyllo bites, quick recipe