Cheese Straws
Description
This Italian appetizer features Puff pastry 3/4 c Parmesan; grated. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Roll out puff pastry dough into a rectangle 20 by 24 inches.
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Sprinkle half of the Parmesan evenly over the dough and gently press cheese into the dough with the rolling pin.
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Fold the dough in half crosswise,
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roll it out again to 20 by 24 inches, and
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sprinkle on remaining cheese.
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Using a sharp thin knife, cut the dough into 1/3-inch strips.
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Take each strip by its end and twist until evenly corkscrewed.
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Lay the twists of dough on an ungreased baking sheet, arranged so they are just touching each other; this will prevent untwisting.
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Set the baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 350F (177&# 194;°C) oven and
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bake until the straws are crisp, puffed brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, cool for 5 minutes, then cut apart with a sharp knife.
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Finish cooling the straws on a rtack, then store them in an airtight tin or plastic bag until serving time.
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They will stay fresh for about 1 week.
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About 20 straws.
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Arrange a basketful on the bar when entertaining and watch them disappear!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 498.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.0g39%
- Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 415.4mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 60.2g21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 1.7g
- Protein 7.9g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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