Quick Recipe for Perfect Spicy Cheese Sticks in 10 Minutes
Chef Noam Zigdon shares a simple recipe for making perfect spicy cheese sticks using puff pastry. The ingredients include one package of puff pastry, 200 grams of grated yellow cheese or a cheese blend such as mozzarella, gouda, parmesan, and cheddar, 1.5 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, one teaspoon of salt, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Optional toppings include pesto, tomato, or olives for spreading, sesame seeds for garnish, and a beaten egg for brushing.
To prepare, roll the puff pastry into a 3-4 mm thick rectangle. Mix the cheeses with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and salt. Spread pesto on half of the dough, sprinkle the cheese mixture on top, then fold the dough in half and gently roll it again to seal. Brush the dough with beaten egg, sprinkle sesame seeds, and roll lightly to adhere the seeds. Cut the dough into 2 cm wide strips, twist each strip, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown. The cheese sticks can be served alongside favorite cheeses, salads, or other preferred dishes. The recipe promises a quick, flavorful snack ready in about 10 minutes of work. Chef Zigdon wishes readers success and enjoyment with the recipe.
