Description
These Puff Pastry Cheese Straws with White Cheddar and Black Pepper are a delightful savory treat perfect for snacking, appetizers, or pairing with soups and salads. Made with flaky puff pastry, sharp cheddar, and a hint of black pepper, these cheese twists are simple to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Cheese Straws:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Roll it out slightly to smooth the creases and create an even rectangle.
- Add Fillings: Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Sprinkle cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder if using over half of the pastry. Fold the other half over the cheese, then press the layers together.
- Cut and Shape: Slice the dough into strips. Twist each strip and place them on the baking sheet. Brush with more egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve as a snack, appetizer, or pair with soups and salads.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Parmesan or Gruyère for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese straw
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
