Gorgonzola Parmesan Twists Recipes

PARMESAN TWISTS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add cheese and sour cream; beat until blended. On low speed, beat in flour and Italian seasoning just until blended. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 12x6-inch rectangle. Cut crosswise into 6x1/2-inch strips.
• In small bowl, beat egg yolk and water; brush over dough. Twist strips and place on cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sesame seed.
• Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

GORGONZOLA-PARMESAN TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square. Arrange prosciutto in single layer on half of pastry. Sprinkle cheese, then thyme over. Brush egg glaze on other half of pastry and fold over onto cheese; press firmly. Roll out pastry to 11x8-inch rectangle. Brush with egg glaze; sprinkle with pepper. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Twist strips 3 times and arrange on sheets, pressing ends onto sheet to keep strips twisted. Brush twists lightly with egg glaze. Bake until brown, about 15 min. Transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

GORGONZOLA-PARMESAN TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square. Arrange prosciutto in single layer on half of pastry. Sprinkle cheeses, then thyme over. Brush egg glaze on other half of pastry and fold over onto cheese; press firmly. Roll out pastry to 11x8-inch rectangle. Brush with egg glaze; sprinkle with pepper. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Twist strips 3 times and arrange on sheets, pressing ends onto sheet to keep strips twisted. Brush twists lightly with egg glaze. Bake until brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

PARMESAN CHEESE TWISTS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir the cheese, parsley and oregano in a small bowl.
• Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14x10-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise. Brush the halves with the egg mixture. Top 1 half with the cheese mixture. Place the remaining half over the filling, egg-side down. Roll gently with a rolling pin to seal.
• Cut the pastry crosswise into 28 (1/2-inch) strips. Twist the strips and place on a baking sheet, pressing down the ends. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove the pastries from the baking sheets and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
• Tip: To make ahead, place the unbaked twists onto a baking sheet and brush with the egg mixture. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove the frozen strips from the baking sheet and store in a gallon size resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bake the frozen pastries on a baking sheet at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

PARMESAN-HERB TWISTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. In food processor, pulse flour, salt, pepper, and herbs. Add oil, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. With machine running, add 1/4 cup cold water; process until dough comes together.
• Transfer dough to lightly floured surface; divide into 2 equal parts. In small bowl, whisk together egg white and milk; set aside. Roll out dough into a 7-by-9-inch sheet, 1/8 of an inch thick. Brush dough with egg wash; sprinkle generously with cheese.
• Cut dough into 1/2-inch strips. Twist each strip; pull until 16 to 18 inches long. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until dough just begins to brown and feels firm to the touch. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Store in airtight plastic container.

PASTA TWISTS GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sauté red or green pepper in butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender set aside.In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk cheese, milk, cream and butter or margarine until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.Pour sauce over drained macaroni in pot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese toss to coat evenly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.Before serving, toss pasta again. Pour into a large serving dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with reserved pepper strips, parsley sprigs and additional crumbled Gorgonzola if desired.

PASTA TWISTS GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sauté red or green pepper in butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender set aside.In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk cheese, milk, cream and butter or margarine until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.Pour sauce over drained macaroni in pot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese toss to coat evenly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.Before serving, toss pasta again. Pour into a large serving dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with reserved pepper strips, parsley sprigs and additional crumbled Gorgonzola if desired.

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.

GORGONZOLA-PARMESAN TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 12 inch square.
• Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on half of pastry. Sprinkle cheeses, then thyme over. Brush egg glaze on other half of pastry and fold over onto cheese; press firmly.
• Roll out pastry to 11 x 8 inch rectangle. Brush with egg glaze; sprinkle with pepper. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch strips. Twist strips 3 times and arrange on sheets, pressing ends onto sheet to keep strips twisted. Brush twist lightly with egg glaze.
• Bake until browned; about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.