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Easy Christmas Appetizer Bites

Easy Christmas Appetizer Bites with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes

Delight your guests with these easy Christmas appetizer bites featuring creamy pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 67

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • ¼ cup diced olive-oil packed sundried tomatoes patted dry
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Phyllo Shells
  • 2 boxes mini phyllo shells

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • mixer
  • piping bag
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Preparation
  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. Top with the remaining sundried tomatoes and chopped parsley or basil.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four hours.

Nutrition

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

Notes

These bites can be customized with different ingredients like sun-dried tomato spread or artichokes to suit your taste.

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