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Pesto Cheese Phyllo Bites

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These delicious little bites are a mouthful of delight and perfect to have for an appetizer. They have a nice and creamy filling with the combination of the cream cheese and garlic herb goat cheese. Top them with pesto, sweet bell pepper and basil and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 30 whole 1 3/4-inch Baked Minature Phyllo Shells (two 2.1 Ounce Packages)
  • 4 ounces, weight Garlic Herb Goat Cheese, Softened
  • 3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 2 teaspoons Pesto (homemade Or Store Bought)
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 teaspoon All-purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Pesto, For Topping
  • ¼ cups Sweet Bell Pepper, Finely Diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place phyllo shells on a large parchment-lined baking sheet.

For the custard filling, in a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, pesto, egg, and flour. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Spoon mixture into phyllo cups, using scant 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls of mixture for each cup.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until shells are lightly browned.

Garnish with a dollop of pesto, sweet bell peppers and basil. Serve warm and enjoy!

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ashelina on 6.24.2010

These look delicious! I am going to make them for a bridal shower next month! Thanks!

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emessner on 4.25.2010

Made these last night for a get together, and MAN, are they delicious! They go fast, for more than 8-10 people, double the recipe!

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gwenintexas on 4.24.2010

What a clever little recipe! And so versatile! Thanks for sharing!

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Rhonda on 4.22.2010

Oh my. On my list of things to do.

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ptcookinco on 2.6.2011

These are delicious! It’s a very simple recipe, but tastes so wonderful. The hardest ingredient to find was the baked mini phyllo shells, which I found in a Kroger store in the freezer aisle near the regular phyllo dough.

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