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Bacon Blue Cheese Phyllo Cups

Bacon Blue Cheese Phyllo Cups: Your New Favorite Appetizer

These Bacon Blue Cheese Phyllo Cups are a delightful blend of crispy phyllo, savory bacon, and bold blue cheese, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Phyllo Cups
  • 1 package Phyllo Dough or Preformed Phyllo Cups Provides a crispy, golden base; preformed shells save time.
For the Cheesy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Adds a creamy, tangy base.
  • 4 oz Blue Cheese Crumbles Delivers a bold, sharp flavor.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Offers a gooey melt and mild sharpness.
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon Brings crispy, salty, and smoky notes.
  • 2 tbsp Chives or Green Onions Provides freshness and a pop of color.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Enhances the overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

How to Make Bacon Blue Cheese Phyllo Cups
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the phyllo dough by brushing each layer with melted butter.
  3. Mix the filling by combining softened cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles, cheddar cheese, half the chopped bacon, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
  4. Spoon the cheesy mixture into each phyllo cup until they are just about full.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  6. Garnish by topping each with the remaining chopped bacon and chives before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with hot honey for a delightful sweet-and-spicy twist. For best results, do not overfill the phyllo cups and make sure to brush each layer with melted butter for maximum crispiness.

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