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    Home » APPETIZERS + SNACKS

    Spicy Cheese Twists

    June 6, 2015 22 Comments

    Easy cheddar cheese twists made with frozen puff pastry!

    Wisconsin is synonymous with cheese and is home to the world's most award-winning cheeses. Approximately 10,000 dairy farms on rolling hills of lush pastureland produce over 21,000 pounds of milk each year, 90% of which is used for making more than 2,800,000,000 pounds of cheese.

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    As amazing as that is, it’s not just about production numbers. In Wisconsin, it’s a way of life. Many families and facilities have been making cheese for four generations. Wisconsin has more skilled and licensed cheesemakers than any other state, and boasts the only Master Cheesemaker program outside Europe that’s modeled on the rigorous standards of similar programs in Europe. They’ve studied and preserved time-honored traditions to create more than 600 cheese varieties of unsurpassed excellence to meet the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers.

    Today, Sunday Supper is honoring cheeses made from cow’s milk with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. You can learn more about their cheeses from their web site, which also has a wonderful Cheesecyclopedia®, and by following their Facebook page. And if you’re interested in more recipes with cheese for your family, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some social media sites to go check out and follow!

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    And for even more ideas on what to do with cheese, go follow our Cheese Pinterest Board!

    Or you might want to create your own. If you do, Wisconsin Cheese is running a recipe contest for Sunday Supper’s Food and Wine Conference later this summer. Go here for more information!!

    spicy cheese twists
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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Spicy Cheese Twists: #SundaySupper

    Note: The prep time includes chilling the twists in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Servings: 16 cheese twists
    Author: Susan Pridmore

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
    • All-purpose flour for dusting
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • On a lightly floured work surface, roll the thawed pastry dough sheet into a 12-inch square. Using a pastry brush, brush half of the oil over its top surface.
    • Sprinkle half of each the cheese, salt and cayenne over half of the pastry sheet. Fold the other half of the pastry sheet over the part covered in cheese. Roll the dough again 10 – 12 times, keeping the rectangular shape.
    • Brush the pastry sheet with the remaining oil, and sprinkle the remaining cheese, salt and cayenne evenly over its surface. Lightly flour your fingers, and firmly press the cheese into the dough.
    • Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper (I prefer a silpat for this). Using either a pastry wheel or sharp knife, slice the dough into ½-inch strips. Carefully twist into spirals and place on the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 375˚F and bake for 15 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown. I rotate them about halfway through the baking.
    • Carefully move the twists to a wire rack to cook. Serve warm or at room temperature. These are best eaten the day you make them, but store any uneaten twists in a ziplock baggie.
    • Note: You may find they’re not quite as crisp the second day
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    Comments

    1. Renee

      June 07, 2015 at 3:04 am

      That jar of cheese twists would call out to me and I'd be grabbing one every time I walked by. Yum!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:40 pm

        They were disappearing too fast before a party a couple of weeks ago, and I ended up having to hide them (including from myself)!

        Reply
    2. Shelby

      June 07, 2015 at 4:01 am

      These would be a perfect addition to the table making your meal even more special! They look delicious.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks so much Shelby!

        Reply
    3. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)

      June 07, 2015 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      This would pair nicely with a charcuterie board! Love it!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:41 pm

        It would be perfect with a charcuterie board, Amy !!!

        Reply
    4. Dorothy ShockinglyDelicious

      June 07, 2015 at 8:08 am

      I am nibbling one of my cheese crispies AND yet I still want YOUR cheese twists! Is it possible to overdose on cheese? I think not.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:42 pm

        It is a known fact that one cannot overdose on cheese! And this is why I'm making your cheese crispies next 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers

      June 07, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Your bread sticks look out of this world! I love them and your presentation is beautiful!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:43 pm

        Thanks so much Jennifer!!

        Reply
    6. Liz

      June 07, 2015 at 11:40 am

      A MUST make for my next gathering! I know these would disappear in a flash---so irresistible!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:43 pm

        Be careful - they have a habit of disappearing before the party starts 🙂

        Reply
    7. Alida

      June 07, 2015 at 3:21 pm

      These cheese twists are so fun! I see them making a regular appearance at our dinner table.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 07, 2015 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks so much Alida!!

        Reply
    8. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

      June 07, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      So perfect for munching at a party!

      Reply
    9. Constance Smith

      June 07, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love these!

      Reply
    10. Marion@LifeTastesGood

      June 08, 2015 at 7:38 am

      So fun! I know my hubs would absolutely devour these 🙂

      Reply
    11. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      June 08, 2015 at 10:26 am

      These will be a family favorite!

      Reply
    12. Katie

      June 09, 2015 at 7:44 am

      Twisty, crunchy goodness! I really could gobble up an entire batch of these...

      Reply
    13. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

      June 10, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      I would love to nibble on these right now!!

      Reply
    14. Jennie @onesweetmess

      June 11, 2015 at 5:42 am

      I seriously want to snack on these all the live-long day.

      Reply
    15. Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      June 12, 2015 at 6:31 am

      Ohhhh I would soooo crunch and munch my way through the entire batch!!

      Reply

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