Puff Pastry Sticks

Ingredienti

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 ounce smoked bacon/ham bits
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 2-3 tablespoons basil pesto (get recipe here)
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh ground pepper ((optional))

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. 2

   Cut pastry sheet, first lengthwise then crosswise creating 20-24 smaller pieces.

3. 3

   Fill the other half with smoked bacon and cheese. Press the bacon and cheese firmly into the puff pastry dough.

4. 4

   Spread basil pesto sauce on the other half of the sheet and sprinkle with grated parmesan.

5. 5

   Add some freshly ground black pepper if desired.

6. 6

   Twist each cut 3-4 times. Transfer each twisted pastry to the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let the sticks cool down a bit and remove from the baking sheet. Transfer to bread basket or serving dish.