Description
Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring crispy mini fillo shells filled with creamy pimento cheese, sweet and tangy green pepper jelly, and crunchy bacon pieces. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these bite-sized snacks combine savory, sweet, and smoky flavors in one easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Appetizer Ingredients
- 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 prepare for baking the bites to a perfect warm and crispy texture.
- Fill the shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon of pimento cheese into each mini fillo shell to create a creamy base layer for the appetizer.
- Add pepper jelly. Drizzle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of melted mild green pepper jelly over the pimento cheese in each shell for a touch of sweetness and tang.
- Sprinkle bacon. Top each filled shell with about 1 teaspoon of chopped bacon pieces to add a savory, smoky crunch.
- Bake the bites. Place the assembled mini fillo shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes to warm the cheese, crisp the shells, and meld the flavors.
- Serve warm. Remove from the oven and serve immediately for the best taste and texture. This recipe yields 30 appetizers.
Notes
- You can substitute mild green pepper jelly with jalapeño jelly if you prefer a spicier kick.
- Use any brand of prepared pimento cheese, or make your own to customize the flavor and texture.
- Mini fillo shells can be found in the frozen section of many grocery stores or specialty food shops.
- For a crispier bite, allow the shells to cool slightly before baking, which prevents sogginess.
- Store any leftover bacon pieces separately and add just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
