Light Pumpkin Queso Phyllo Bites
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Light Pumpkin Queso Phyllo Bites
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Each bite of these light but gloriously cheesy and crispy pumpkin queso phyllo bites make tailgating and fall party snacking even better.
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Ingredients
- 30 Athens mini fillo shells 2 boxes, 15 count each, defrosted
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion diced
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 chipotle pepper seeded & diced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 ⅓ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Arrange the mini fillo shells on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth and cornstarch.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth mixture, pumpkin, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, salt and pepper, and whisk until combined.
- Bring to a boil, whisking, and cook until the mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the Cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Scoop about 1 ½ teaspoons of the queso into each fillo shell. Put under the broiler for 1 minute. Watch carefully so that the shells don’t burn.
- Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 2 (Old SmartPoints), 2 (Points+)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2Phyllo Bites
Calories
74.6kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6.1g
(2%)
Protein
3.3g
(7%)
Fat
4.6g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
2.2g
(11%)
Cholesterol
8.9mg
(3%)
Sodium
129.9mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Phyllo Bites | |
| Calories | 74.6kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.3g | 7% |
| Fat | 4.6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 8.9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 129.9mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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