Description
Deliciously crisp cheese straws made with flaky puff pastry, white cheddar, and a hint of black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Sprinkle the grated white cheddar and black pepper over the pastry.
- Fold the pastry in half and roll out again.
- Cut into strips and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is very cold for better flakiness.
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 straws
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg