Pimento Cheese Fillo Cups

Name: Pimento Cheese Fillo Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1.9 oz boxes Athens Food Mini Fillo Shells; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 oz diced pimentos; 3/4 cup mayo; 3 strips cooked bacon, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

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Pimento Cheese Fillo Cups are a delicious appetizer.

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Ingredients

Athens Food Mini Fillo Shells
Shredded Monterey Jack
Shredded cheddar cheese
Pimentos
Mayo
Cooked bacon strips
Garlic salt

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How to Make Pimento Cheese Fillo Cups

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove the shells from the package and place them onto a baking sheet, arranging them neatly. Set them aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, pimentos, mayo, chopped bacon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Fill each shell with a spoonful of the cheese.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Serve warm and enjoy!

FAQs

Do you thaw shells before using them?

You can if you want to but you do not have to. The shells will become much crisper if you allow them to thaw first but using them from frozen is fine too. I usually like to let my shells come to room temperature are on the baking sheet as I am preparing the filling.

What to do with extra filling.

You may find yourself left with some leftover pimento cheese mixture. Go ahead and store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days. You can serve it up with some nice hearty crackers like a cheese dip if desired.

Can I make pimento-stuffed shells in advance?

I wouldn’t recommend making these shells too soon before serving as the shells will become soft or soggy as a result. Even if you precooked them and reheated them before serving they just wouldn’t be as incredible as they are when freshly baked.

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Yield: 30