Ultimate Puff Pastry Cheese Straws Recipe | Addictive Appetizers

Ingredients:

1. 8 oz cheddar cheese
2. 2 large eggs
3. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4. 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
5. Cracked black pepper
6. 1/4 cup light brown sugar
7. 2 tsp to 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
8. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
9. 4 sheets of puff pastry
10. Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Cooking steps:

• Preheat your oven to 415°F (or 400°F if calibrated correctly) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Grate 8 oz of cheddar cheese and set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and cracked black pepper.
• In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tsp to 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
• On a floured work surface, roll out 4 sheets of puff pastry to an even thickness.
• Brush one side of a puff pastry sheet with the egg wash.
• Sprinkle the light brown sugar mixture evenly over the egg wash.
• Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the sugar mixture.
• Press the cheese into the puff pastry sheet.
• Place another puff pastry sheet on top and gently press the layers together.
• Use a pizza cutter to cut thin strips of the puff pastry and cheese combination.
• Twist each strip in opposite directions and pinch the edges to keep them in place.
• Place the twists on the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the tops of the twists with the remaining egg wash.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
• Allow the cheese straws to cool slightly before serving.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
• Enjoy these addictive cheese straws as an appetizer or snack.