Mushroom and Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites
Elegant bite-sized phyllo cups filled with sautéed mushrooms and creamy goat cheese, finished with balsamic reduction and fresh chives. A simple yet gourmet appetizer perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 15 phyllo bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced (cut larger mushrooms in half before slicing)
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper, to taste
2 1/2 tbsp goat cheese (about 2 oz)
1 (1.9 oz) package mini phyllo dough shells (15 shells)
1–2 tsp balsamic reduction
1 tsp fresh chives, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms until softened and liquid evaporates, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Arrange phyllo shells on a baking sheet. Spoon mushroom mixture evenly into each shell.
- Top each with a small amount of goat cheese.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until cheese softens and shells are crisp.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction and garnish with minced chives. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap goat cheese for cream cheese or blue cheese for a flavor variation.
Add caramelized onions for extra sweetness.
Top with fresh thyme or rosemary for an herbal touch.
For a vegan version, use dairy-free butter and vegan cream cheese.
Best served fresh reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo bite
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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