Cheese Straws

Name: Cheese Straws
Ingredients: 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator; Flour, for dusting; 1 extra-large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
Flour, for dusting
1 extra-large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured board until it is 10- by 12-inches.
3

Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the surface of the pastry.
4

Sprinkle each sheet evenly with 14 cup of the Parmesan, 12 cup of the Gruyere, 12 teaspoon of the thyme, 12 teaspoon of the salt, and some pepper.
5

With the rolling pin, lightly press the flavorings into the puff pastry.
6

Cut each sheet crosswise with a floured knife or pizza wheel into 11 or 12 strips.
7

Twist each strip and lay on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
8

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and puffed.
9

Turn each straw and bake for another 2 minutes.
10

Don't over bake or the cheese will burn.
11

Cool and serve at room temperature.