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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring cream cheese and red pepper jelly in crispy phyllo shells, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

  • 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 the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or green onion, if using.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a spicy kick, consider adding chopped jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture.