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Crab and Bacon Phyllo Cups

Crab and Bacon Phyllo Cups

Crab, bacon, cream cheese and spinach come together to make Crab and Bacon Phyllo Cups, a tasty little appetizer for any summer gathering.
Servings: 30 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 1.9 ounce phyllo cups, 1.9 ounce phyllo cups (15 shells per package)
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup white mushrooms, diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 6 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Begin by crisping the phyllo cups in the oven according to package instructions.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and put it on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the mushrooms and onion to the pan. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes until soft.
  • Add the chicken broth and cook for another 4-6 minutes. Add the crabmeat and the cream cheese, stir until the cream cheese melts. Stir in the spinach until wilted and all is combined.
    Crab and Bacon Phyllo Cups
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the lemon juice and remove the skillet from the heat. Scoop rounded teaspoons of crab filling into the crisp phyllo cups. Top each cup with bacon crumbs and chopped parsley. Serve immediately. Recipe makes 30 phyllo cups.
    Crab and Bacon Phyllo Cups

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 skillet

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.1mg