RECIPE | CHRISTMAS PIMENTO CHEESE BITES
CHRISTMAS PIMENTO CHEESE BITES
Bring festive flavor to your holiday gatherings with these Christmas Pimento Cheese Bites topped with sweet and tangy red pepper jelly. Buttery phyllo shells are filled with creamy homemade pimento cheese, then finished with a bright, jewel-toned dollop of red pepper jelly for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Easy to assemble, bite-sized, and irresistibly Southern, these holiday appetizers are a crowd-pleasing favorite for parties, potlucks, and Christmas charcuterie boards.
Christmas Pimento Cheese Bites
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Ingredients:**
-
2 (15 count)** Phyllo cups
-
1 cup** pimento cheese (homemade or store-bought)
-
⅓ cup** red pepper jelly
-
¼ cup** chopped pecans (optional)
### **Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven**
- Preheat the oven to **350°F (175°C)**.
2. **Fill the Phyllo Cups**
- Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Spoon **1 tablespoon of pimento cheese** into each cup.
3. **Top with Red Pepper Jelly**
- Add a spoonful of **red pepper jelly** on top of the pimento cheese in each cup.
4. **Optional Pecan Topping**
- If desired, place a **pecan piece** on top of each filled cup for an extra crunch.
5. **Bake**
- Bake for **8-10 minutes** until the phyllo is golden brown and the filling is warm and bubbly.
6. **Cool & Serve**
- Let cool for **5 minutes** before serving warm.
