Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
12 servings
Easy to make cheese straws are great as an appetizer or served with soups and stews.
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ingredients
1
sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-oz package, such as Pepperidge Farm), thawed
1
tbsp butter, melted
1
cup grated Cheddar
1
tsp cayenne
¾
cup grated Parmesan
1
large egg
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directions
Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Step 2
Lightly roll out the sheet of pastry into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, then brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the Cheddar, cayenne and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Using the rolling pin, press the cheese into the pastry. Cut the pastry into 12 strips. Twist each strip about 5 times and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Step 4
Mix together the egg and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl, brush the strips with the mixture and sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes.