Description
A collection of easy and elegant appetizers perfect for New Year’s celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package of cocktail shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 package of mini phyllo pastry cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, diced bell peppers, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Fill each mini phyllo pastry cup with the cheese mixture.
- Place the filled cups on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the cups are baking, prepare the cocktail shrimp by tossing them with lemon juice and seasoning.
- Remove the cups from the oven and let them cool slightly before garnishing with shrimp.
- Serve warm and enjoy your appetizers.
Notes
- You can substitute crab meat for shrimp for a different flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese blends for unique tastes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: new years appetizers easy