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Cheese Puff Sticks

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
9 servings
Snack
Cheese Puff Sticks
Ingredients
  • 1/2 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (preferably drained from a tin of anchovies)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 5 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), creating a warm environment for the next steps.
2
Cover your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, providing a non-stick surface for the pastry to unfold.
3
Unroll puff pastry and flatten it into an even layer, allowing you to work with a smooth surface.
4
Anoint the pastry with olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper over its surface for added flavor.
5
Distribute Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly across the pastry, ensuring a uniform layer.
6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and press it firmly into place using your fingers or a sheet pan, ensuring the cheese is securely embedded.
7
Remove the plastic wrap and discard it, preparing for the next stage of preparation.
8
Cut the pastry into nine equal strips along its seams, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife for precision.
9
Cut each strip lengthwise into thirds again, resulting in a total of nine individual strips.
10
Take one strip and place it on the work surface, ensuring the seasoned side is facing down.
11
Twist the strip from both ends eight to nine times, forming a rolled tube of dough with the seasonings visible on the outside.
12
Place the rolled strip onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining strips.
13
Sprinkle any remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the rolled strips, ensuring an even distribution.
14
Roll each stick lightly to even out their shapes and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
15
Bake the strips in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then flip them and continue baking until they are browned and crisp, holding their shape when lifted.
16
Cool the finished sticks on a wire rack before serving.