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Crunchy phyllo shells filled with creamy cheese and bean mixture, topped with fresh lettuce and tomato.

# What You'll Need:

→ Phyllo Cups

01 - 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells, frozen

→ Filling

02 - 1 ounce 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
03 - 3 tablespoons light sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons salsa
05 - 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
06 - 1/4 cup fat free refried beans
07 - 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2% milk fat)

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
09 - 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange phyllo shells evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
02 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, refried beans, and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and uniform.
03 - Spoon the filling evenly into each phyllo cup. Bake for 10 minutes to warm through.
04 - Cool baked cups for 5 minutes, then top with shredded lettuce and a quartered cherry tomato on each before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Leftover filling can be refrigerated for several days; fill and bake phyllo cups as needed to maintain crispness.
02 - Baking the filled cups warms the mixture and crisps shells; alternatively, use cold filling with pre-baked shells for a chilled option.