Description
Crispy mini fillo shells filled with creamy pimento cheese, topped with smoky bacon crumbles and drizzled with sweet green pepper jelly, baked to warm perfection. These Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites make an ideal appetizer that's easy to prepare and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Appetizer Components
- 2 (1.9-ounce) (15-count) mini fillo shells
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package chopped real bacon pieces
- 3/4 cup prepared pimento cheese (I like Palmetto Cheese brand)
- 1/2 cup mild green pepper jelly (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F to get it ready for baking the filled shells.
- Fill the shells: Spoon 1 teaspoon of the pimento cheese into each mini fillo shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Add toppings: Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of the melted green pepper jelly over the cheese in each shell, then sprinkle approximately 1 teaspoon of chopped bacon pieces on top to add a smoky crunch.
- Bake: Arrange the filled and topped shells on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, allowing them to warm through and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm for the best taste and texture. This recipe yields 30 bite-sized appetizers, perfect for a party or gathering.
Notes
- Use mild green pepper jelly to balance sweetness without overpowering the savory flavors.
- If mini fillo shells are unavailable, small phyllo cups or tartlet shells can be substituted.
- Ensure the bacon pieces are fully cooked and crispy for the best texture.
- These bites can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
- Leftovers can be enjoyed cold or gently reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
