MINI PHYLLO SHELLS WITH CREAM CHEESE, BASIL & ROASTED SWEET RED PEPPERS

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4-6 basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
1 medium sweet red bell pepper or 7 ounces (1 jar) roasted red peppers
15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)

On a gas stove top or grill, lightly char the red pepper on an open flame until char marks form on the skin. Remove red pepper from the flame, place in small bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Uncover pepper and remove the skin.

If using the jar of peppers in place of fresh pepper, drain the peppers. Lay the drained peppers on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry. Press the top surface with another paper towel to remove any excess liquid.

Cut pepper into small slices. Spoon one teaspoon of cream cheese into each Mini Fillo Shell. Top with roasted red pepper slices and basil leaves.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 15 appetizers