Cheese and Asparagus Puffs
These cheese and asparagus puffs are a tasty and elegant treat that combines the flakiness of puff pastry with the savory goodness of cheese and the freshness of asparagus. They are great for entertaining or as a special snack.
Ingredients
- 4 circles of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tsp olive oil (for brushing asparagus)
- 16 16 asparagus spears (4 for each circle)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Swiss)
- 1 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- dried oregano and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the puff pastry package (usually around 375°F or 190°C).
- Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears. Place a handful of shredded cheese in the center of each puff pastry circle. Take four asparagus spears and arrange them on top of the cheese.
- Carefully fold two sides of the puff pastry circles over the cheese and asparagus. Brush the edges of asparagus with the oil.
- Brush the tops of the puff pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle them with dried oregano and sesame seeds.
- Place the assembled puffs on the baking dish lined with parchment and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Remove the cheese and asparagus puffs from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. They can be served as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!