Holiday Cheese Straws

These tasty snacks are perfect for parties. They complement most any appetizer tray. Or serve them alongside soups or stews in place of bread.


Holiday Cheese Straws

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Servings: 32 to 36 cheese straws
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/3  cups
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 2  teaspoons
    fennel seeds
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  • 1  teaspoons
    mustard seeds
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  • 1  teaspoons
    poppy seeds
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  • 1  teaspoons
    caraway seeds
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    black sesame seeds
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    white sesame seeds
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    garlic powder
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground turmeric
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    paprika
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
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  • egg, lightly beaten
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  • 3  tablespoons
    water
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  • 1  17.3-ounce package
    frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed (2 sheets)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
2.
In a medium bowl, combine cheese, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, poppy seeds, caraway seeds, black and white sesame seeds, garlic powder, pepper, salt, turmeric, paprika and cayenne pepper. Set aside. In a small bowl beat together egg and water.
3.
On a lightly floured cutting board, unfold one sheet of puff pastry. Brush the surface lightly with some of the egg mixture. Top with half of the cheese mixture to evenly cover entire surface. Roll a floured rolling pin over cheese to gently press the cheese into the puff pastry.
4.
Cut the puff pastry into long 1/2-inch-wide strips; gently twist each strip several times. Lay strips 1 inch apart on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sheet of puff pastry, egg mixture and cheese mixture. Bake about 15 minutes or until the straws are golden in color. Cool on wire racks. Best served the same day but can be stored overnight in an airtight container. Makes 32 to 36 cheese straws.

Nutrition information
Calories 130, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 109 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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