CREAMY CRAB AND BACON PHYLLO CUPS

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Let these creamy, crab-filled beauties take your holiday spread from basic buffet to cocktail soirée!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1.9 oz each) phyllo cups (30 shells total)
2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped white mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (6 oz) lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
2 cups chopped baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Crisp phyllo cups as directed on package.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms and onion to drippings in skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms and onion are soft and skillet is nearly dry.
  • Add broth; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Add crabmeat and cream cheese; stir 1 to 2 minutes or until cream cheese melts. Stir in spinach until wilted and mixture is heated through. Stir Parmesan cheese into mixture; remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice.
  • Scoop rounded teaspoons crab filling into phyllo cups; top with bacon and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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