Description
These Thanksgiving Ordourves feature delightful mini cheese cups made with a creamy blend of cheddar, cream cheese, green onions, and pecans, all nestled in crispy phyllo pastry cups. Perfect as an elegant appetizer for holiday gatherings, they are savory, crunchy, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Pastry
- 1 package mini phyllo pastry cups
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheese cups.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, chopped pecans, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Fill Phyllo Cups: Spoon the cheese mixture into each mini phyllo pastry cup, filling them evenly but not overflowing.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the filled phyllo cups carefully onto a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake the mini cheese cups in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the warm cheese cups immediately as a tasty holiday appetizer.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a little paprika or cayenne pepper on top before baking.
- If mini phyllo cups are unavailable, small tart shells or wonton wrappers can be used as alternatives.
- These appetizers can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
