w/ salad bowls of fresh greens are these highly seasoned Cheese Straws.
BACON CHEESE STRAWS / EASY WITH PUFF PASTRY
ING tsp ea Chipotle chili powder, cumin 1/2 tsp ea onion powder, garlic powder
3 slices crispy bacon chopped fine 2/3 c grated Parm 1/2 c grated Cheddar, sheet thawed frozen puff pastry, beaten egg
METHOD---FILLING Stir chili powder, cumin, onion powder and garlic powder. Add cooked bacon, Parm and cheddar; toss to coat.
STRAWS ---- roll out puff pastry on litely floured surface to 12x16" rectangle. Brush with beaten egg;
then sprinkle on 1/2 spice/bacon/cheese mixture. Fold in half creating an 12x8" rectangle.
Roll out to 12x16" rectangle. Brush w/ beaten egg' add rest Filling.
FINAL---Cut rectangle in half creating two 12x8" rectangles. Then cut 3/4 inch strips longways into 32 strips 8" long.
Place on parchmented sheetpans, a few inches apart. Twist ends to create spirals. Chill 30 min.
Bake golden brown 400 deg 12-14 min. Cool on pan 5 minutes before removing.