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Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 heets frozen puff pastry
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
- Dash of Salt
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package directions.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix together the cheeses, pepper, and salt.
- Spread one puff pastry sheet with the softened butter. Top with the cheese mixture. Place the second puff pastry sheet on top. Gently press the open ends of the pastry together.
- On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the pastry out to a 15” x 15” square. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut across the pastry in 1-inch wide pieces. Cut down the length of the pastry to halve each strip.
- Twist each piece and place on a sprayed or greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
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Notes
- Note that if at any time the puff pastry becomes warm, return it to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until chilled. It is important that the pastry be chilled when it goes into the oven.
- Note that if at any time the puff pastry becomes warm, return it to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until chilled. It is important that the pastry be chilled when it goes into the oven.
- Store at room temperature in a tightly sealed, airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
114IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.