Description
Delight your guests with these Iowa Party Bites featuring a creamy, cheesy filling of cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and bacon, all nestled in crispy mini phyllo pastry cups. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, these bite-sized appetizers are ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 1 package of mini phyllo pastry cups
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the temperature before baking to guarantee even cooking.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, crumbled bacon, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing until smooth and uniform.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the cheese and bacon mixture carefully into each mini phyllo pastry cup, filling them generously but avoiding overfilling to prevent spilling during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the filled mini phyllo cups evenly spaced on a baking sheet to allow heat circulation for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and bubbly, indicating the filling is heated through and the pastry is crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the bites to cool slightly before serving to ensure they hold their shape and are safe to eat.
Notes
- Make sure the bacon is fully cooked and drained to avoid excess grease in the filling.
- You can prepare the filling mixture in advance and refrigerate until ready to fill the cups.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add finely chopped mushrooms or roasted red peppers.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- Mini phyllo pastry cups are available in most grocery stores; alternatively, use mini tart shells or puff pastry cups.
