Easy Homemade Cheese Sticks Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (preferably drained from a tin of anchovies)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 5 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Gather all your ingredients. Then, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and lightly brush the top with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
3. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and press firmly to help the cheese and seasonings adhere. Remove and discard the plastic wrap.
4. Cut the dough into thirds along the seams using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Then, cut each third lengthwise into thirds again, creating a total of nine strips.
5. Pick up one strip and place it seasoned-side down on your work surface. Twist both ends eight to nine times to form a spiral with the seasoning facing out. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining strips.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the cheese sticks. Gently roll the sticks to even out their shape, pressing any loose cheese back onto the surface.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes. Flip the sticks and continue baking until they are golden brown, crisp, and hold their shape when lifted, about 10 to 20 minutes longer.
8. Let the cheese sticks cool on a wire rack before serving to allow them to crisp up further.
9. Serve these delicious cheese sticks and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 184 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 134 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g