Thanksgiving with a Twist

Add something different to your holiday table this year with my Parmesan puff pastry twists! Just don't tell anyone how simple they are to prepare! Warm, nutty and flaky with hints of garlic; the whole crowd will adore them. Plus, they're light enough to add to any menu.

Garlic Parmesan Sticks

 

Serves 8

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 12-15 minutes

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Unroll the puff pastry onto a flat surface and roll into 1/8-inch thickness, making a large rectangle.  Sprinkle the garlic powder all over the pastry and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Sprinkle the cheese all over the pastry and press the cheese into the pastry.  Starting from the longer end, fold the pastry in half, covering the filling.  Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the pastry into 16 strips (cut from the fold to where the edges meet).  Use both hands to twist the pastry into long twists (don’t worry if some cheese falls out).   Transfer the twists to the prepared pan and top with any shredded cheese that fell out.  Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the twists are puffed up and golden brown.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 157, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Carbohydrate: 11g, Protein: 5g, Fiber: 0g, Sodium: 221mg