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Light Pumpkin Queso Phyllo Bites

Each bite of these light but gloriously cheesy and crispy pumpkin queso phyllo bites make tailgating and fall party snacking even better.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 15 Servings
Calories: 746 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the mini fillo shells on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth and cornstarch.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the broth mixture, pumpkin, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, salt and pepper, and whisk until combined.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 2 (Old SmartPoints), 2 (Points+)

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.