Name: Phyllo Cup Appetizers - BBQ Pulled Pork Phyllo Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.9-ounce package baked miniature phyllo dough shells; 1 ounce Sharp cheddar cheese, (cut into mini cubes); 1 cup cooked shredded pulled pork; 1/4 cup of tangy Barbecue sauce; 5 tablespoon of sour cream; Chopped fresh cilantro

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These phyllo cup appetizers are easy to make and will be a big hit at any BBQ gathering. Tender pulled pork and a tangy BBQ sauce add just the right amount of kick to these little bites.

They are quick to make and versatile. You can fill them up with all sorts of tasty fillings for a BBQ or summer gathering with your friends.

These quick bites are also a time saver for those times when friends drop by unexpectedly.

In this post, I’ll be showing you how to make the pulled pork appetizers step by step. You will also get some ideas for other ways to fill mini phyllo cups for your next party.

Ingredients for phyllo cup appetizers

These mini phyllo appetizers can be made ahead for even more time-saving on party night. Then, you can bake them right before serving.

To make these phyllo pastry appetizers, assemble your ingredients first. You’ll need these items.

1.9-ounce package of baked miniature phyllo dough shells
1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, cut into mini cubes
1 cup of cooked, shredded pulled pork
1/4 cup of tangy barbecue sauce
5 tablespoons of sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro

Making the phyllo cup appetizers

Start by preheating the oven and place the cooked phyllo dough shells on a baking pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Put a small cube of cheddar cheese into each Phyllo shell. The recipe calls for Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar because it has a strong, robust flavor, but any strong cheddar cheese also works..

The phyllo cups are quite small, so a very small piece of cheese is all you need.

The pulled pork goes in next. Pull it apart as you put it in the cup so the sauce can flow down through it.Now top with a dollop of BBQ sauce. Jack Daniel’s flavored sauce gives these appetizers an extra boost of flavor.

Can you believe how easy these last-minute appetizers are? If you have unexpected guests coming over, this easy appetizer recipe will have something spectacular to offer them with very little effort on your part. That’s it!

All you need to do now is bake them for 20 minutes until they are heated through and nice and toasty looking.

Just before serving, top the appetizer with a teaspoon of sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro.

These easy appetizers will disappear from your party table in no time flat!

Tasting these BBQ phyllo pasty cups

These little phyllo shell appetizers are a lovely combination of creamy cheese, tender pulled pork, and tangy BBQ sauce. They are the perfect blend of flavors and would make a great grill party appetizer.

The barbecue sauce gives them a bit of a zing!

Other appetizer ideas – What can I put in phyllo cups?

I keep these mini shells on hand all the time to make into appetizers when friends drop over. Not everyone has pulled pork on hand, but there are loads of other ways to fill the cups.

What else can you fill these mini pastry cups with that would still be quick for a party? Here are a few easy ideas to spark your creativity.

Ground beef or ground chicken. Just cook some on the stove top and mix the BBQ sauce, and layer it over the cheese.
Have some vegetarians coming over? Add roasted squash cubes on top of the cheese and finish off with some fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese, and bake.
Like seafood instead? Add the cheese cubes and top with some diced shrimp or crab mixed with sweet bell pepper. Omit the barbecue sauce and top with seafood sauce after cooking.
Use Cream cheese and fruit topped with chocolate sauce for a sweet appetizer. No need to bake these!
Make mini pizzas. Add marinara sauce, some pepperoni, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and bake.
Fill them with spinach artichoke dip for a savory and creamy appetizer.
Add some creamy pumpkin dip for a seasonal sweet twist. Serve cold.
Lemon pudding with whipped topping gives you a mini lemon pie taste. Another sweet cold idea.
Trader Joe’s Light mozzarella cheese on the bottom with buffalo chicken and Greek yogurt would make a great WW Freestyle option for only 4 points for two appetizers!

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How many calories are in these pulled pork phyllo cups?

These decadent little pulled pork puff pastry appetizers might look calorie-laden, but they are surprisingly low – just 69 calories in each cup. Even with a glass of red wine, you can have a low calorie start to your party!

Pin these phyllo cup appetizers for later

Would you like a reminder of these BBQ appetizers for your next party? Just pin this image to one of your appetizers boards on Pinterest.

Admin note: This recipe for these pulled pork appetizers was first on the blog in October of 2013. I have updated the post to add all new photos, a printable recipe card, and a video for you to enjoy.

Yield: 15 appetizers