roasted veggies in phyllo cups

Denison, IA
Updated on Apr 5, 2024

This is easy and makes a pretty, colorful impression as an appetizer. The roasted veggies are a great flavor combination with the herbed cheese and flaky Phyllo pastry. Good hot or cold.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These roasted veggies in Phyllo cups are simple, but elegant, appetizer showcasing summer veggies. Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, red onion, and red peppers are finely diced, roasted, and placed into Phyllo cups. Hidden underneath the roasted veggies is a dollop of herbed cheese. It's an unexpected burst of flavor when you take a bite. This easy appetizer is sure to impress guests.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, diced small
  • 1 medium yellow squash, diced small
  • 1 medium eggplant, diced small
  • 1 medium red onion, diced small
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced small
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • - extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 boxes frozen Phyllo cups
  • 12 ounces herb flavored spreadable cheese, softened

How To Make roasted veggies in phyllo cups

Test Kitchen Tips
Make sure dice the vegetables small to fit into the cups. We had extra veggies, so consider buying another box of Phyllo cups if serving a crowd.
  • Finely chop vegetables.
    Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Dice all vegetables into small pieces. Mix in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, and enough olive oil to coat the vegetables.
  • Roast the vegetables.
    Step 2
    Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from oven. Lower the temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Fill Phyllo cups with herb garlic cheese.
    Step 3
    Fill cups about 1/3 full with cheese. I do this with a pastry piping bag.
  • Add roasted vegetables to the Phyllo cups.
    Step 4
    Top with roasted vegetables.
  • Bake the filled Phyllo cups.
    Step 5
    Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F.

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