Description
These Iowa Party Bites are delicious and easy-to-make appetizers perfect for any gathering. Featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, savory bacon, and fresh green onions baked inside mini phyllo pastry cups, they offer a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful bite-sized treat that guests will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese 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
Pastry
- 1 package of mini phyllo pastry cups
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the party bites evenly.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, cooked and crumbled bacon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Carefully fill each mini phyllo pastry cup with the prepared cheese and bacon mixture, distributing it evenly among all cups.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the filled phyllo cups side by side on a baking sheet, ensuring they are stable and spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown, bubbly, and the phyllo cups are crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the party bites to cool slightly so they can set and are safe to eat. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and substitute with sautéed mushrooms or a smoky seasoning.
- You can prepare the cheese mixture in advance and refrigerate it until ready to assemble.
- Ensure the phyllo pastry cups are fresh and unbroken to avoid spills during baking.
- Serve these bites as appetizers or snacks during parties or gatherings.
