Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites combine creamy pimento cheese, crispy bacon, and a touch of sweet green pepper jelly in flaky mini fillo shells. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any party or gathering.
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 ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the bites evenly.
- Assemble Bites: Fill each mini fillo shell with 1 teaspoon of pimento cheese. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of the melted green pepper jelly over the cheese in each shell. Then sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of chopped bacon crumbles on top of each filled shell.
- Bake: Place the filled shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, until the tops are slightly melted and warm.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors. This recipe yields 30 appetizer bites.
Notes
- Use mild green pepper jelly for a balanced sweetness that complements the cheese and bacon without overpowering.
- For extra crispiness, toast the mini fillo shells for 2-3 minutes before filling.
- Substitute turkey bacon pieces for a leaner option, if desired.
- These bites are best served warm but can be prepared ahead and warmed up before serving.
- To melt pepper jelly easily, warm it gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
