Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 28 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet), thawed to room temperature
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or shredded asiago, cheddar or gruyère cheese
 * kosher or sea salt
 * freshly ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 400°F.
 * 2) On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry and roll into a 14-inch-by-10-inch rectangle.
 * 3) Cut in half lengthwise.
 * 4) Brush both pastry halves lightly with egg.
 * 5) Top half with cheese and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
 * 6) Place remaining pastry half, egg side down, over filling-topped half.
 * 7) Gently seal with a rolling pin.
 * 8) Cut crosswise into 28½-inch strips.
 * 9) Twist strips into spirals.
 * 10) Place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
 * 11) Brush with egg mixture.
 * 12) Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
 * 13) Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 60 calories (% calories from fat, 62) | 2 g protein | 4 g carbohydrates | no fiber | 4 g fat | 8 mg cholesterol | 57 mg sodium.