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Easy Christmas Appetizer Bites

Easy Christmas Appetizer Bites with Pesto and Cream Cheese

Delightful Easy Christmas Appetizer Bites combining pesto and cream cheese, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 67
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boxes mini phyllo shells
  • 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • ½ cup diced olive-oil packed sundried tomatoes patted dry
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • serving plate

Method
 

  1. Remove the phyllo shells from their box and place them on the counter, keeping the shells in their protective tray until ready to use.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  3. Mix in the pesto until evenly combined.
  4. On low speed, add 2/3 of the sundried tomatoes and Parmesan and beat just until blended.
  5. Pipe or dollop the pesto filling into each phyllo shell, then transfer to a serving plate.
  6. Top with the remaining sundried tomatoes and chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store any leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the oven for about 5-10 minutes at 350°F to restore that crispy phyllo shell texture.

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