Description
These Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring crispy mini fillo shells filled with creamy pimento cheese, topped with savory bacon crumbles and a touch of sweet green pepper jelly. Perfect for parties and gatherings, they bake quickly and serve warm for an irresistible bite-sized snack.
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 (such as Palmetto Cheese brand)
- 1/2 cup mild green pepper jelly (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to get it ready for baking the appetizers.
- Assemble Bites: Fill each mini fillo shell with 1 teaspoon of pimento cheese. Then drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of melted green pepper jelly over the cheese. Finally, sprinkle approximately 1 teaspoon of chopped bacon pieces over the top of each shell.
- Bake: Arrange the filled shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes to warm everything through and slightly crisp the shells.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites warm for best flavor and texture. This recipe yields 30 bite-sized appetizers, perfect for parties.
Notes
- You can substitute mini tart shells if mini fillo shells are unavailable.
- Use your favorite brand of pimento cheese or homemade for a personalized touch.
- Green pepper jelly can be adjusted to taste, or swap with a different mild pepper jelly for a different flavor profile.
- These appetizers are best served warm but can be made ahead and warmed before serving.
- For a smokier flavor, use bacon bits with a smoky seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
