Salsa Bites

Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Salsa Bites—bite-sized appetizers bursting with fresh flavors and gooey melted cheese! This quick and easy recipe features crispy store-bought phyllo cups filled with a zesty homemade salsa made from diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and a splash of lime juice for brightness. Topped with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, these savory morsels are baked to golden perfection in just minutes, making them the ultimate party snack or game-day treat. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and bold, crowd-pleasing flavors, these Salsa Bites are the perfect combination of convenience and deliciousness.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 24 pieces store-bought phyllo cups
• 2 pieces Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 pieces red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 piece jalapeño
• 1 piece lime
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes and red onion into small, even pieces and place them into a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and finely chop the jalapeño. Add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro and add to the mixture.

Step 5

Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into the salsa mixture.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine.

Step 7

Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the homemade salsa into each phyllo cup. Be careful not to overfill.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 10

Sprinkle a generous pinch of the cheese mixture on top of the salsa in each phyllo cup.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the phyllo cups are slightly golden.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow the salsa bites to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(722.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1708.1

Total Fat 83.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 110.5mg	0%
Sodium 3117.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 866.9mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 880.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 47.4%