Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy cheese and crispy bacon with these Bacon Cheese Cups, a must-try appetizer that will elevate your gatherings. With their easy preparation and mouthwatering flavor, you’ll soon find these delicious bites are the star of the show at any event!
Delicious Bacon Cheese Cups: An Easy Appetizer
If you love cheese, you’re in for a treat with these Bacon Cheese Cups. This simple appetizer is a cheese lover’s dream, featuring a blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Topped with crispy bacon and more cheese, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for any gathering!
Bacon Cheese Cups: The Perfect Party Snack
One of the best things about these Bacon Cheese Cups is their effortless assembly. Guests absolutely love them! They’re not only visually appealing, but also deliver the perfect combination of crunchiness and creaminess. Each bite is satisfying without being too heavy, making them an ideal choice for appetizers.
Easy Preparation with Phyllo Cups
To make these delicious cheesy bites, you place the filling in pre-baked phyllo cups, which significantly cuts down on prep time. All you need to do is fill the cups and heat them up! For this recipe, you’ll need 30 shells in total.
How to Make Homemade Phyllo Cups
Alternatively, if you have frozen phyllo dough on hand instead of phyllo cups, you can make your own using a muffin pan with mini cavities. First, thaw the dough. Then melt the butter and use a pastry brush to grease the muffin tins. Open the phyllo dough and separate the sheets. Brush melted butter on the tops of 5 or 6 sheets, stacking them for cutting. Cut them with a small round cookie cutter, then place them in the prepared muffin tin. Add pie weights to keep the bottoms smooth and flat. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 400°F. Remember that phyllo dough dries out easily, so cover it with a damp paper towel if you set it aside.
Methods for Softening Cream Cheese
To ensure your cream cheese blends smoothly into the mixture, soften it first. Here are three methods for doing so.
Room Temperature Method
Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour.
Quick Method
Unwrap the cream cheese, cut it into pieces, and space them apart on a plate. This process will take around 20 minutes.
Microwave Method
Remove the wrapper and cut the cream cheese into cubes. Place them, separated, on a microwaveable plate, and heat on a low power setting for about 10 seconds. Repeat until soft, checking frequently to avoid overheating.
Serving and Storing Bacon Cheese Cups
Serve these bacon cheese cups immediately for the best flavor. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheat them at 350°F for 5 minutes or until warm. I hope you enjoy these little cheese bites!
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Bacon Cheese Cups
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded (plus more for garnish)
- 4 green onions, minced (plus 1 more for garnish)
- 30 phyllo shells (Athens brand used with 15 shells per box)
- 8 slices bacon, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Using a whisk, mix well until the cream cheese is creamy.
- Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet and fill with the cheese mixture. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the bacon over the cups. Garnish with a little cheddar cheese and green onion. Serve immediately.