Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

These Puff Pastry Cheese Straws (a.k.a. cheese twists) are made with just 5 ingredients and baked until golden, flaky and cheesy. Serve them warm or at room temp, and while they can be prepped ahead, they’re best enjoyed the day they’re baked.

📝 Ingredients

• All-purpose flour, for dusting work surface
• 1 (17.3-oz) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
• 1 large egg, whisked with 1 Tablespoon water
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
• 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2Lightly flour your work surface then unfold the sheets of puff pastry and roll each into a 10x12-inch rectangle. Brush the sheets of puff pastry with the egg wash.
3. 3Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan, gruyere and poppy seeds atop the puff pastry, then use a rolling pin to lightly roll the toppings into the pastry.
4. 4Using a sharp knife or pizza wheel, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 1-inch strips. Twist the strips then arrange them on the baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart. Refrigerate the straws for 10 minutes.
5. 5Bake the straws until they are golden brown and puffed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the straws from the oven and let them cool before serving.