Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Puff Pastry

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
3 to 4 dozen

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated white cheddar
Essence, to taste, recipe follows
Optional flavorings: pepper jack cheese, pesto sauce, cayenne, sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

On a lightly floured surface, 1 at a time, roll out each pastry sheet to a 12 by 18-inch rectangle.

In a bowl, beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash.

Lay 1 pastry sheet flat on the work surface and lightly brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with the cheeses and season with Essence, to taste. Top with the remaining sheet of pastry, pressing firmly to adhere, then lightly roll with the rolling pin. With a knife, trim the edges to make even.

(If desired, change the flavor of the straws by using pesto sauce instead of the egg wash, top with the cheese, and proceed as directed. Or, instead of Essence, sprinkle with cayenne or sesame seeds.)

Cut the dough crosswise into individual strips, about 1/3 to 1/2-inch wide. Twist each 3 times to make a spiral and place on an ungreased baking sheet. (Alternatively, cut into a diamond pattern and place the diamonds on the baking sheet.) Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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recipe Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations
Susan Yarmouth Port, MA 07-08-2008
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A Keeper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy and a big hit. I would add more cheese and spice to it only because I like the essence. I only cooked them for 15... mins.Read more
recipe Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations
pamela clinton corners, NY 05-02-2008
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Excellent, but bake for less time.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

20 minutes is way too long. In my accurate oven (I bake a lot and have 2 oven thermometers) 10-12 minutes turned out perfect... cheese straws. You do have to watch them closely, though. Pull them out when the color is right.Read more
recipe Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations
Anonymous 12-27-2007
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Delish!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were so good and so very easy to put together. I forgot to roll out the dough before putting the cheese and pesto on it... so rolled the two sandwiched together. Worked great and really glued the cheese in there. I served them with marinara to dip - HUGE HIT!! Thanks Emeril!Read more
recipe Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations
Marjorie Lake Hiawatha, NJ 04-09-2007
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is so simple, flaky and delicious. The combinations are endless. Try this one the next time you need a quick... and easy hot appetizer.Read more
recipe Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations
Kat Corpus Christi, TX 11-10-2005
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Awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Delcious, the pastry puffed up beautifully, but i think the cooking time should be adjusted some, mine were done in 12... minutes or so.Read more
recipe Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations
Jean Windsor, CO 06-20-2005
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Great fun
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

making thise cheese straws. Looks like a lot of work but it's not! The egg is a nice touch to deepen the flavor and help it... all stick together.Read more