Crescent Cheese Twists Food

GARLIC-HERB CHEESE TWISTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Unroll dough on cutting board; cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Cut each strip lengthwise in half. (You will have a total of 8 strips.)
• Place strips, 1 inch apart, on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet. Hold both ends of 1 strip, then turn ends in opposite directions to form twist. Repeat with remaining dough strips. Brush with butter; sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
• Bake 9 to 10 min. or until golden brown.

EASY BAKED CHEESE & VEGETABLE TWIST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix first 3 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in next 4 ingredients.
• Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Arrange in 11-inch circle on foil-covered baking sheet, with short sides of triangles overlapping in center and points of triangles toward outside. (There should be a 5-inch-diameter opening in center of circle.) Spoon cheese mixture onto dough near center of circle. Bring outside points of triangles up over filling, then tuck under dough in center of ring to cover filling.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until crust is golden brown and filling is heated through.

CRESCENT CHEESE TWISTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Separate dough into 8 rectangles; seal perforations. Brush 4 rectangles with butter or margarine; sprinkle with cheeses and onion or garlic powder. Cover with 4 remaining rectangles; press edges to seal. Cut each crosswise into eight 1/2 inch (1 cm) strips; twist each strip 3 or 4 times; place on greased baking sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

MOZZARELLA AND PESTO TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a lightly floured work surface and gently stretch into a 14-by-8-inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough in half into two 7-by-8-inch rectangles. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread 2 tablespoons of the pesto on the top half of each rectangle, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella evenly over each half. Fold the bottom half of the dough upwards to cover the mozzarella and pesto and gently press the edges to seal.
• Cut each rectangle into 8 strips, each about 1/2 inch wide. Carefully twist each strip several times, making sure to keep the filling intact, then place on the prepared baking sheet and pinch the ends to seal. Refrigerate the twists for 30 minutes. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

HERB TWISTS

Steps:

• Lay 2 sheets of thawed puff pastry on an even work surface. Brush each sheet with beaten egg, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan and 1/3 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chives, basil and mint.
• Top each sheet of pastry with another sheet, gently pressing down. Using a small sharp knife, cut pastry into 2cm-wide strips.
• Using both hands, shape each strip into a twist. For better effect, the twists should be not too perfect and slightly loose, so you can see the herbs. Bake in a pre-heated 210°C oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve with drinks or as a snack.

PARMESAN CHEESE TWISTS

Steps:

• Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400*F. Mix egg and water. Mix cheese, parsley and oregano.
• Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14x10-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise. Brush both halves with egg mixture. Top 1 rectangle with cheese mixture. Place remaining rectangle over cheese-topped rectangle, egg side down. Roll gently with rolling pin to seal.
• Cut crosswise into 28 (1/2-inch) strips. Twist strips and place 2" apart on greased baking sheet, pressing down ends. Brush with egg mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper.
• Bake 10 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Makes 28 appetizers.
• Tip: Crisps can be stored in airtight container up to 1 week.
• Another Tip: To make ahead, twist strips. Place on baking sheet and brush with egg mixture. Freeze. When frozen, store in plastic bag for up to 1 month. To bake, preheat oven to 400°F Place frozen strips on greased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden.

EASY CRESCENT CHEDDAR TWISTS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a large cookie sheet.
• Separate dough at the perforations.
• Seal together two triangles at the perforations firmly to make 8 squares total.
• In a small bowl, combine cheese and onions; mix well.
• Spoon a "scant" 1/4 cup cheese/onion mixture in a 1-inch strip down the center of each rectangle to within 1/4-inch of each end.
• Fold dough in half lenghwise to form a long strip.
• Firmly press edges to seal.
• Twist strip 4-5 times.
• Bring ends together to form a ring shape; pinch to seal.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• In a small bowl using a fork or small whisk, mix the egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush over the dough.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garlic salt (if using).
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
• Cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
• Serve warm.
• Delicious!