Description
A delightful combination of sweet and savory, these Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites are perfect for any gathering. Made with mini phyllo shells, cream cheese, and red pepper jelly, they are quick to prepare and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re evenly spaced.
- Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
- Top each filled shell with about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warm.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served warm, but can be enjoyed at room temperature. Great for last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg