Description
These Puff Pastry Cheese Straws with White Cheddar and Black Pepper are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of peppery kick. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface. Brush with egg wash.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar and black pepper over the pastry. Fold, cut into strips, twist, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with more egg wash and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- Optional: add smoked paprika or cayenne for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese straw
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
