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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

Easy and delicious bite-sized snacks featuring creamy cheese and sweet-tangy red pepper jelly, perfect for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

Notes

For variations, consider adding cooked bacon or mixing herbs into the cream cheese for extra flavor.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 bites
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: appetizer, cream cheese, pepper jelly, phyllo shells, party snacks