Every since I started participating in writing posts for the Secret Recipe Club, I have been looking forward to the first Monday of every month. Exploring recipes from new blogs is so much fun, and seeing someone else enjoy a recipe that you made is so much fun!
This month, I was assigned to make a recipe from the wonderful blog: The Wimpy Vegetarian. It was very difficult to choose one to make! I really wanted to make this hot buttered rum apple pie, or these strawberry oat crumble bars, but I decided it is time to try something savory for a change.
And I am so glad I did!! These will be making an appearance this year for easy appetizer ideas over the holidays. This was actually the first time I have ever bought puff pastry, but I think this won’t be the last!
When my boyfriend came home to all of these delicious little appetizers, he said that they look and taste like something you would get at your local bakery. And I don’t disagree. They were gone within a day!
The next time I make these, I think I will add more chili powder to give it more of a spicy flavor. I for one love cheese and spice, but they are perfectly delicious just the way they are. As I know many people who either hate or can’t eat very spicy foods, I would leave it with just the 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder when making it over the holidays.
These would even make great gifts for your friends or neighbors, and they would be perfect to bring to a Christmas party or event! Impress your friends without putting much effort into it. I am totally down for that!
Cheddar Cheese Twists
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured table, roll out the puff pastry. Cut the puff pastry in half. Using a pastry brush, brush half of the oil over one half of the puff pastry.
- In a small bowl, combine the cheddar, Parmesan and chili powder. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture on top of the half of the puff pastry with the oil. Place the other half of the puff pastry on top, and roll the sheets together with the rolling pin.
- Brush the remaining oil on the puff pastry. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over top, and press the cheese in with your fingers.
- Brush the remaining oil on the puff pastry. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over top, and press the cheese in with your fingers.
- Using a large knife or a pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into 1/2 inch strips.
- One at a time, take the ends of the each strip and twist in opposite directions to form a spiral. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Bake the cheese twists for 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Remove from oven, and allow to cool.
These are so addictive! I'm not surprised they were gone within a day.
Easy and very addictive! One of my favorite snacks too 😀
Aren't these brilliant – so deceiving that they are so easy to create. Good choice!
What a great gift idea, and so simple to whip up. Great pick.
You can never go wrong with cheesy bread and I completely agree these would make a fantastic hostess gift. Btw. . .loving the addition of the chili.
They look wonderful. I'd end up eating them all myself!
I'm so glad you enjoyed these little cheese twists!!! And thanks for the reminder of this recipe – it's the perfect time of year to bring these babies out!!!
My hand automatically went to the screen, wanting to pick them up! Such a lovely recipe…
Brilliant, and such an effortless appetiser, bet they taste fantastic! It sounds fun exploring other people's blogs like that 🙂 I tend to do it in my own time, there is SO much great inspiration out there! Your blog included, and for that I thank you, so happy I stumbled upon your blog 😀 All the best Cathleen xx
Yummy, I love Puff Pastry, I always have at least one package in my freezer. These little twists look so good. I've made something similar in the past, they never seem to last long.
I love these things! Haven't made them in ages, though. And I just happen to have some puff pastry in the freezer. Hmmm . . . 🙂
A fuss free and very delicious appetizer!
Isn't puff pastry the best? I've made something similar and it's such an easy-peasy appetizer and so good!
These cheese twists never last long at our house!
These look yummy! My son will eat more cheese sticks than he eats pizza, so these will be on the list of "make soon".:)
Love love love this recipie! Best snack it the world, and they taste absolutely amazing!
Thanks Ashley! Glad you like it!
Hello! I know it’s been a while since this was posted but it looks great and I’m wondering how much cheddar to add since it doesn’t seem to be listed in the recipe. I may have missed it. Thanks for any info.
Oops so sorry about that!! I am going to remake it to see, I can’t believe I didn’t write it down! I will get back to you!
Thank you so much! I bet it’s somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2. I figure you can never have too much cheese. 🙂