Pesto Cheese Twists
Serve these as an appetizer, or with soup in place of crackers.
Makes sixteen
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1tablespoon grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
1egg white, beaten until foamy
1sheet puff pastry, thawed at room temperature for
On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry until it measures 10 by 12 inches; use a pastry wheel to cut the puff pastry in half crosswise. Combine the pesto, grated cheese and half the beaten egg white (discard the remaining egg white). Spread the pesto mixture evenly over one of the half sheets using an offset spatula; top with the second half sheet. Use a rolling pin to lightly roll together. With the pastry wheel, cut the sheet in half crosswise, then cut each piece into eight strips, 1/2 x 6 inches each. Twist each strip 3 – 4 times; pinch ends to seal. Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Ten minutes before baking, place the rack in position “B”; preheat the Cuisinart® Classic Toaster Oven Broiler to 425°F. Line the broiler pan (without drip tray) with a sheet of parchment paper.
Arrange 8 strips evenly on the parchment lined pan. Bake for
Nutritional information per twist:
Calories 71 (60% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g • fat 5g
sat.fat 0g • chol. 0 mg • sod. 87mg • fiber 0g
Quick Cheese Nachos
Homemade nachos make a great quick snack or appetizer. Serve with sour cream, guacamole and your favorite salsa.
Makes 2 servings
15
1/4 cup jalapeño pepper slices, drained 1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained
1cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Place rack in the Cuisinart® Classic Toaster Oven Broiler in position “A” and preheat on broil setting. Arrange chips in 11 x
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 483 (46% from fat) • carbo. 46g • prot. 23g • fat 26g sat.fat 12g • chol. 61mg • sod. 1604mg • fiber 4g
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