Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Straws

Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Straws are a great, easy snack to add to your holiday appetizer table.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry.

Puff Pastry Cheese Straws – An Easy Appetizer

With the winter holidays quickly approaching, special occasion recipes have been on my mind lately.

Appetizers for holiday parties or snacks before big meals, new desserts and treats, and our favorite seasonal foods will soon be making their way to our kitchen table.

I am all about keeping things simple this year.

I want to enjoy this special time of year and all it has to offer rather than running around like a chicken with its head cut off and a to-do list a mile long.

There is already enough to do with family obligations, parties, gift shopping, and decorating. I don’t want to make the food preparations become a chore or something to stress out about.

Food doesn’t have to be fancy or fussy to be good.

Making these Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets are great to keep on hand in your freezer this time of year, especially for quick appetizers and desserts. They make these Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Straws an easy recipe to prepare.

Cheese Straws take hardly any time to prepare, but they’re the perfect addition for any special occasion gathering that comes your way this November and December.

The great thing too is that you can always change the flavors of these Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Straws to suit your own personal tastes, or the contents of your refrigerator.

I love the flavors of rosemary, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes, so I chose to focus on those ingredients for this recipe.

There are many ways to make this recipe your own, or simply just to experiment with fun, new flavors.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this cheese straw recipe. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

• Silicon Pastry Mat – to use as a work surface when preparing the puff pastry cheese straws.
• Rolling Pin – to roll the puff pastry sheets on.
• Measuring Utensils – to measure the ingredients.
• Mixing Bowl – to combine the ingredients for the egg wash in.
• Wire Whisk – to whisk the egg wash ingredients together.
• Pastry Brush – to brush the egg wash mixture onto the puff pastry.
• Pizza Cutter or Chef’s Knife – to cut the thick strips of puff pastry.
• Parchment Paper – to line the baking pan before baking the cheese straws.
• Baking Sheet – you’ll need one large baking sheet or two smaller baking sheets.

What You’ll Need to Make these Cheese Straws

• Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets
• Large Egg
• Milk
• Dry Mustard Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Black Pepper
• Fresh Rosemary
• Fennel Seeds
• Fresh Parmesan
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Cheese Straws with Puff Pastry

It takes just a few easy steps to make these puff pastry cheese twists. Here’s a quick overview of the process:

1. Roll the puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle.
2. Brush the egg wash mixture on top of the puff pastry. Then, sprinkle the half of the shredded cheese mixture.
3. Place another layer of puff pastry on top, repeat the egg wash and toppings. Seal the two layers together by rolling lightly.
4. Cut the puff pastry into long strips. Transfer each strip to the prepared baking sheet.
5. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from fridge and twist each strip into a spiral. Lay them on a parchment paper lined baking tray in a single layer.
7. Bake in a 375 degree F preheated oven, rotate halfway through, and continue baking until golden brown.

The above is simply a quick summary of this puff pastry cheese straws recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making Cheese Straws

• Roll the puff pastry out on a lightly floured work surface, such as a silicone pastry mat.
• When twisting the puff pastry strips, hold the ends of each strip using two hands. Then, twist the strips in opposite directions 3-4 times.

Mix Up the Flavors

Try using different types of cheese, herbs, spices, seeds, or other toppings.

Follow the technique in the below recipe, but try these ingredient substitutions for fun, new flavors with this easy cheese straws recipe.

• Gruyere + Thyme
• Cheddar + Crumbled Bacon + Chives
• Parmesan + Romano + Asiago
• Parmesan + Sesame Seeds + Poppy Seeds + Caraway Seeds + Onion Powder
• Your Choice Cheese + Thyme and Rosemary

Serving Suggestions

Wondering when to serve these puff pastry straws and what to serve them with? Here are a few ideas:

• These cheese straws would taste great dipped into a bowl of soup, like this Roasted Cauliflower Soup.
• Perfect addition to a cheese board or Cheese Tasting Party.
• Add a few of these puff pastry cheese straws to a Charcuterie Board for a fun snack.
• Hosting a cocktail party or appetizer party? Add them to the appetizer spread with a dip recipe.
• Cheese straws are a great snack with a glass of wine or happy hour at home.

How to Store Leftover Cheese Straws

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure they’ve completely cooled before storing them so they don’t become soggy.

To reheat (and crisp them up again after storing), place them on a small tray in the toaster oven for 1 minute.

Try these Cheese Straws at Home!

Next time you’re looking for simple recipe ideas for using store-bought puff pastry, give this puff pastry cheese twists recipe a try!

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