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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

A quick and elegant appetizer featuring crispy mini phyllo shells filled with creamy cheese and topped with sweet red pepper jelly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 15 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 box (15-count) mini phyllo shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened Let it sit out for about 30 minutes before using.
  • 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
  • to taste Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

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

Notes

These bites can last in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. They freeze well; let them cool before freezing and reheat in the oven before serving. For flavor, consider adding garlic powder or hot sauce to the cream cheese.