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Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites to Wow Your Guests

Enjoy these Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 12 shells Mini Phyllo Shells Substitute with cucumber rounds for a gluten-free option.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading.
  • ½ cup Red Pepper Jelly Consider variants like jalapeño jelly for different spice levels.
For the Garnish
  • Fresh Thyme Optional; can use green onion or parsley as alternative.
  • Green Onion Optional; can use fresh thyme or parsley as alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your mini phyllo shells, cream cheese, and red pepper jelly.
  2. Carefully arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Fill each phyllo shell with about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
  4. Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon of red pepper jelly atop the cream cheese filling in each shell.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Garnish with fresh thyme or finely chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy spreading. Avoid freezing fully assembled bites; freeze shells and fillings separately if needed.

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