Twisted Cheese Stick Delight

Name: Twisted Cheese Stick Delight
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1/2 (500g) package frozen puff pastry; 10 ml olive oil (preferably drained from a tin of anchovies); 1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 60 g shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese; 75 g freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Indulge in these delightful twisted cheese sticks that are rich, buttery, and satisfyingly crunchy. They are a breeze to make with a combination of Cheddar, Parmesan, and frozen puff pastry dough.

60 min

easy

184kcal

calories

12g

carbohydrates

13g

fat

fiber

protein

134mg

sodium

sugar

Appetizer Snack Italian Inspired American

Ingredients

1/2 (500g) package frozen puff pastry

10 ml olive oil (preferably drained from a tin of anchovies)

1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste

1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

60 g shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

75 g freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Unfold the puff pastry into a flat sheet and brush olive oil over the top. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

Sprinkle Cheddar and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano all over the dough to cover. Cover with plastic wrap. Press on the plastic wrap with your fingers to push the cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough, or place a sheet pan over the top and press down. Remove and discard the plastic wrap.

Step 4

Cut the dough along the seams into thirds with a pizza cutter or sharp knife, then cut each third lengthwise into thirds again for a total of nine strips.

Step 5

Pick up one strip and place it seasoned-side down onto the work surface. Twist it from both ends eight to nine times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoning facing out. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining strips.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the cheese sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even up their shapes; pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then flip and bake until the sticks are browned and crisp and hold their shape without drooping when lifted, for 10 to 20 more minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.