Description
If you’re searching for a festive and flavorful addition to your holiday menu, look no further than these Easy Christmas Appetizer Bites with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. These delightful morsels combine creamy, rich flavors with the vibrant taste of pesto and the sweet tang of sun-dried tomatoes, all encased in crispy mini phyllo shells. Perfect for busy gatherings or last-minute entertaining, they require just 25 minutes from prep to plate, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With their colorful presentation and delicious taste, these bites will surely become a staple at your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
- ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup prepared pesto
- ¼ cup diced olive-oil packed sun-dried tomatoes (patted dry)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- 2 boxes mini phyllo shells
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the reduced fat cream cheese, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, prepared pesto, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and freshly grated parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the filling generously into each phyllo shell.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg