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Delicious Pimento Cheese Bites in Phyllo Cups Recipe

Delicious Pimento Cheese Bites in Phyllo Cups

This Delicious Pimento Cheese Bites in Phyllo Cups Recipe is a perfect appetizer that brings together creamy pimento cheese and crispy phyllo cups for a party-ready treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 30 cups phyllo cups
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 oz jar pimentos drained
  • 2 teaspoons yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven according to the phyllo cup package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, pimentos (with reserved juice), yellow onion, and sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended.
  3. Spoon the mixture into each phyllo cup, filling them generously.
  4. Place the filled phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with different cheeses or additional spices for different flavor profiles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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