Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
Puff Pastry Cheese Twists are the easy holiday appetizer everyone loves. Buttery puff pastry baked with cheddar and parmesan for the perfect crunchy bite. So simple to make and always a crowd favorite.
Servings: 10
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed according to package directions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, add eggs, dijon mustard, garlic and pepper.
- Beat together with a fork until eggs are beaten and mixture is well combined.
- Unfold puff pastry onto a clean surface, pressing the seams flat.
- Brush with egg mixture.
- Mix cheeses together and sprinkle 1 cup over the egg mixture. Press lightly into egg mixture.
- Fold in half.
- Cut into 1 inch strips.
- Twist each strip and place onto the lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve at hot or at room temperature.
Double the Recipe: Use 2 sheets of puff pastry and double the amount of cheese. There will be enough eggs left to do an additional sheet of puff pastry.
Cheese: Try different cheeses like gruyere, mozzarella or pepper jack.
Storage: Store cooled puff pastry twists in an airtight container at room temperature 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1mg
