Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Easy Cheese Straws with Several Variations (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, 1 at a time, roll out each pastry sheet to a 12 by 18-inch rectangle.
  3. In a bowl, beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
  4. Lay 1 pastry sheet flat on the work surface and lightly brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with the cheeses and season with Essence, to taste. Top with the remaining sheet of pastry, pressing firmly to adhere, then lightly roll with the rolling pin. With a knife, trim the edges to make even.
  5. (If desired, change the flavor of the straws by using pesto sauce instead of the egg wash, top with the cheese, and proceed as directed. Or, instead of Essence, sprinkle with cayenne or sesame seeds.)
  6. Cut the dough crosswise into individual strips, about 1/3 to 1/2-inch wide. Twist each 3 times to make a spiral and place on an ungreased baking sheet. (Alternatively, cut into a diamond pattern and place the diamonds on the baking sheet.) Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  7. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot.
  8. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  9. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  10. 2 tablespoons salt
  11. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  12. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  13. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  14. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  15. 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  16. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  17. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  18. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  19. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.73 Kcal (1159 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.62g 30%
Cholesterol 80.88mg 27%
Sodium 297.51mg 12%
Potassium 63.31mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.71g 5%
Sugars 0.51g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 3%
Protein 10.28g 21%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 184.7mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 382.92 Kcal (1603 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.15g 30%
Cholesterol 111.92mg 27%
Sodium 411.69mg 12%
Potassium 87.61mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.36g 5%
Sugars 0.7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 14.22g 21%
Iron 2mg 8%
Calcium 255.6mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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