This five-ingredient Brie bites appetizer packs a lot of flavor and texture into one phyllo cup. Every year, there is a holiday appetizer set out on the buffet table that shows up every other holiday appetizer, in both taste and creativity. We've found this year's show-stopping bite-sized appetizer: delicious baked Brie bites.
You'll be happy to know Brie bites are incredibly easy to make, too. Store-bought flaky golden phyllo dough shells nestle creamy, tasty Brie cheese. Crispy on the outside and rich and gooey on the inside, these flavorful bites are topped with a dollop of pepper jelly, flaky sea salt, and a few crunchy toasted pecans for a classic and unique Southern touch.
Simple to make (these easy holiday appetizers come together in under 30 minutes!) but certainly not simple in flavor, these delicious, cheesy appetizers are perfect for a busy holiday season. Each ingredient is store-bought, no further prep required. Simply assemble the ingredients and bake for a buttery, flaky, cheesy holiday appetizer. For some holiday green, top red pepper jelly with fresh parsley, or alternate between red and green pepper jellies in each cup.
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Ingredients
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24 frozen mini phyllo pastry shells, thawed
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3 oz. Brie cheese, rind removed
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2 Tbsp. red pepper jelly
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24 toasted pecans
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1 tsp. flaky sea salt
Directions
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Prepare oven and pastry shells:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange pastry shells on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Assemble Brie bites:
Cut Brie into 24 very small pieces. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jelly into each shell; top evenly with Brie pieces and pecans.
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Bake bites:
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 7 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.
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