Walnut Cheddar Coins
Description
Simple to make, these mouth-watering coins have a rich cheese flavor and crunchy walnut texture that make for perfect hors d’oeuvres for your holiday party.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pre-rolled puff pastry
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted California walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
PREPARATION
- Toasting walnuts: In large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, cook walnuts until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Unroll pastry. It should measure a 10-inch square. If not using pre-rolled pastry, roll out to this size. Sprinkle pastry with cheese, walnuts and cayenne pepper, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the top edge.
- Starting at one edge, roll up tightly, jellyroll style. Place on baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes, or until firm. Using a serrated knife, slice pastry crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange flat on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Brush with egg.
- Bake in the center of the oven until golden and puffed, about 15 minutes.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 80 cal
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g