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A delicious plate of Christmas Pimento Cheese Bites

Christmas Pimento Cheese Bites

These festive bites are perfect for holiday gatherings, combining creamy pimento cheese with a touch of sweetness from red pepper jelly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pimento Cheese Bites
  • 2 packages phyllo cups 15 count each
  • 1 cup pimento cheese homemade or store-bought
  • 1/3 cup red pepper jelly
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Spoon 1 tablespoon of pimento cheese into each cup.
  3. Add a spoonful of red pepper jelly on top of the pimento cheese in each cup.
  4. If desired, place a pecan piece on top of each filled cup for an extra crunch.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the phyllo is golden brown and the filling is warm and bubbly.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

These bites can be made ahead and reheated just before serving. For a nut-free version, simply omit the pecans.