Description
These Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites are irresistible appetizers featuring mini fillo shells filled with creamy pimento cheese, topped with crispy bacon bits and a drizzle of sweet and mild green pepper jelly. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, they bake quickly for a warm, savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Appetizer
- 2 (1.9-ounce) (15-count) mini fillo shells
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package chopped real bacon pieces
- 3/4 cup prepared pimento cheese (Palmetto Cheese brand preferred)
- 1/2 cup mild green pepper jelly (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the bites.
- Fill shells: Spoon 1 teaspoon of pimento cheese into each mini fillo shell, making sure each shell is nicely filled.
- Add toppings: Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of the melted mild green pepper jelly over each filled shell.
- Sprinkle bacon: Evenly sprinkle approximately 1 teaspoon of chopped bacon crumbles on top of each jelly-drizzled shell.
- Bake: Place the filled shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm. Makes 30 appetizers.
Notes
- Use a mild green pepper jelly to balance the savory flavors without overpowering.
- Pre-melt the pepper jelly for easier drizzling.
- Ensure bacon pieces are crispy to add a nice texture contrast.
- Can prepare fillings in advance and assemble just before baking.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
