Description
Delight your guests with these irresistible Iowa Party Bites—mini phyllo pastry cups filled with a savory blend of cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and crispy bacon, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for any occasion, these flavorful bites are easy to make and sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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 the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your bites are assembled for baking.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced green onions, crumbled bacon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and well mixed.
- Fill the pastry cups: Spoon the cheese and bacon mixture into each mini phyllo pastry cup, filling them evenly to the top.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the filled phyllo cups onto a baking sheet, spacing them slightly to allow even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and the cheese mixture is bubbling.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the bites cool slightly to set before serving to your guests.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Substitute bacon with cooked sausage or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Mini phyllo cups can be found in most grocery stores in the frozen or refrigerated section.
- Ensure the phyllo cups are thawed completely before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
