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Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites Delight

Delight guests with these Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites, quick to prepare and irresistibly tasty.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Phyllo Shells
  • 12 mini Phyllo Shells Alternatively, use cucumber rounds for a gluten-free option.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; can swap for goat cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Red Pepper Jelly Substitute with jalapeño jelly for extra heat.
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or Green Onion Chopped, optional; or use parsley.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Small Spoon

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, do not freeze fully assembled bites; freeze shells separately instead. Add jelly just before serving to maintain flavor freshness.

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