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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 15 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of creamy cheese and sweet-spicy pepper jelly in crisp phyllo shells, perfect for any gathering.


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 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.
  5. Bake for 5–7 minutes or until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warmed.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme or green onion, if using.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Using softened cream cheese makes spreading easier. You can modify the amount of jelly according to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg