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Pimento Cheese Bites

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Wow your friends and family with this easy to make party appetizer that’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory! Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for a delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you’re entertaining.

Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!
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These Pimento Cheese Bites are my new favorite appetizer. Actually, they might just be on my all-time favorites list. This recipe combines two classic Southern ingredients into what I think is one of the best little appetizers ever. Now, pimento cheese is awesome on its own but when its spooned into a buttery, crispy Phyllo cup, topped with red pepper jelly and baked, well, you’ve got something that’s totally irresistible.

If you’re not from the South, you may not be familiar with Pimento Cheese. It might seem like a strange concoction but once you try it, you’ll be a fan. I promise. For this recipe, I used my favorite store-bought brand but feel free to make your own. I also used a really good jarred red pepper jelly from the grocery store. Along with the Phyllo cups, I took advantage of some delicious prepared ingredients and put them together for an outstanding appetizer that comes together in less than 20 minutes.

Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

What Goes Into Pimento Cheese Cups?

  • Pimento Cheese
  • Red Pepper Jelly
  • Phyllo Cups
  • Pecans – optional
Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

How To Make This Appetizer

The steps to make this appetizer are super easy. Pimento Cheese Bites have become my go-to recipe when I need to serve up something fast while bringing “the extra” to the party. Pimento Cheese Bites are great served on their own but also make a great addition to a meat and cheese tray or charcuterie board. 

  • The first step in making these little bites is to heat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is heating, you’ll prepare the appetizer.
  • Place all the Phyllo cups on a baking sheet then, using a spoon, fill each cup with pimento cheese. Top the cheese mixture with a small dollop of red pepper jelly. Bake in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Check to make sure the cheese has melted and the edges of the Phyllo cups are turning slightly brown. 
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes then serve.
Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

To mix things up a bit, I top a few of the Pimento Cheese Bites with a bit of chopped pecan. It brings a little bit of extra texture to the party! If you want to make this recipe extra spicy, you can use Jalapeño Pimento Cheese. Feel free to experiment with different flavors of jelly as well. The one thing you must do though is to make this recipe. You and everyone at your next gather will be so glad you did!

Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

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Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!
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Pimento Cheese Bites

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: Donya Mullins
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Wow your friends and family with this easy to make party appetizer that's the perfect combination of sweet and savory! Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for a delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 2 15 count Phyllo cups
  • 1 cup pimento cheese – prepared or homemade
  • ⅓ cup red pepper jelly
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans – optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place Phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Spoon pimento cheese into each cup and top with red pepper jelly. If desired, add a pecan piece to each. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!
Did you make my Pimento Cheese Bites?I’d love to see! Share on Instagram, tag @asouthernsoul, and use the hashtag #asouthernsoul!
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Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!
Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!
Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

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  1. Vickie Holcombe

    January 8, 2023 at 8:04 pm

    So easy to make and very good.
    Everyone wanted the recipe.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      January 12, 2023 at 11:51 am

      Thanks so much for the great comment and the terrific rating!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Maxine Moates

    August 29, 2022 at 11:06 am

    What is the green herb sprinkled on top??? Basil?? Parsley??? Is it fresh or dried??

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    • Donya

      August 30, 2022 at 8:11 am

      Hey there Maxine!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a great question! The herb sprinkled on top of these Pimento Cheese Bites is chopped fresh parsley, but you could use basil if you prefer. I hope this helps, let me know how everything turns out if you give the recipe a try, I’d love to hear what you think!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Cici

    July 6, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    can these be made ahead of time and reheated

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    • Donya

      July 8, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Hey Cici.
      Unfortunately, no. The crust will get soggy. They only take a few minutes to put together and it’s totally worth it.
      Enjoy.
      ~Donya

      Reply
    • DAWN

      October 29, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Can these be made the day before, refrigerted, and bake in oven the next dAY?

      Reply
      • Donya

        October 30, 2020 at 9:18 am

        Hey Dawn.
        This recipe does not really work regarding making it ahead of time. It takes little to no effort to put the bites together and they don’t cook long to you only need a few minutes for the whole recipe.
        Hope you’ll give these little bites a try!
        Have a great day,
        ~Donya

        Reply
  4. Rosann Brodie

    March 10, 2020 at 10:30 am

    can these be frozen ? and reheated later ?

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    • Donya

      March 10, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      No, unfortunately.
      Have a great day.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Dianne Evans

    March 8, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Thank you for the quick reply about the Pimento Cheese Bites!!! Love your recipe site!!!!

    Reply

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