Shelly's Recipe

PESTO CHEESE PHYLLO BITES

Category: Hot

30 - 1 3/4-inch baked miniature phyllo shells (two 2.1 ounce packages)
4 oz garlic herb goat cheese, softened
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, room temperature
2 tsp. pesto
1 egg
1 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sweet red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp pesto, for topping
3 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 325. Place phyllo shells on a large parchment lined baking sheet.

For custard filling, in a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, pesto, egg, and flour. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon mixture into phyllo cups, using a scant 1 or 2 teaspoons of mixture for each cup. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until shells are lightly browned. Garnish with a dollop of pesto, sweet bell peppers and basil. Serve warm.