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Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites Magic

Delight your guests with Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites that are sweet, spicy, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 15 shells Mini Phyllo Shells or cucumber rounds for gluten-free option
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened; reduced-fat for lighter version
  • 4 oz Red Pepper Jelly can substitute with other pepper jellies
For the Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or Green Onion optional; can use parsley for variety

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping bag or small spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
  2. Arrange mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet, placing them half an inch apart.
  3. Fill each phyllo shell with about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
  4. Top each filled shell with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
  5. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until the shells are golden and crisp.
  6. Garnish with fresh thyme or green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Use high-quality pepper jelly for best flavor. Assemble mini phyllo shells ahead of time for convenience.

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