Taco Dip Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy, flavorful taco filling in crispy phyllo cups topped with fresh lettuce and tomato.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Phyllo Shells

01 - 1 package (15 pieces) mini phyllo shells (e.g., Athens brand), frozen

→ Filling

02 - 1 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (1/3 less fat), softened
03 - 3 tablespoons light sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons salsa
05 - 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
06 - 1/4 cup fat-free refried beans
07 - 1/4 cup shredded 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
09 - 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Arrange mini phyllo shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
02 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, refried beans, and shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
03 - Distribute the filling evenly into the phyllo shells. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until filling is warm and shells are crispy.
04 - Allow baked bites to cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle shredded lettuce over each and top with a quartered cherry tomato. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Prepare only the number of bites you plan to serve, as phyllo shells may soften when refrigerated. Filling can be refrigerated for several days.
02 - For a cold version, bake shells alone then fill with chilled filling before serving.