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Pesto Cheese Twists
Serve these as an appetizer, or with soup in place of crackers.
Makes sixteen 5-inch twists
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
1 egg white, beaten until foamy
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed at room temperature
for 20-30 minutes
On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry until it measures 10 by 12
inches; use a pastry wheel to cut the puff pastry in half crosswise. Combine
the pesto, grated cheese and half the beaten egg white (discard the remaining
egg white). Spread the pesto mixture evenly over one of the half sheets using
an offset spatula; top with the second half sheet. Use a rolling pin to lightly roll
together. With the pastry wheel, cut the sheet in half crosswise, then cut each
piece into eight strips, 1/2 x 6 inches each. Twist each strip 3 – 4 times; pinch
ends to seal. Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Ten minutes before baking, place the rack in position “B”; preheat the
Cuisinart
®
Classic Toaster Oven Broiler to 425°F. Line the broiler pan (without
drip tray) with a sheet of parchment paper.
Arrange 8 strips evenly on the parchment lined pan. Bake for 11-13 minutes at
425° F until puffed and crispy. Remove from the pan with tongs or a spatula
and place on a rack to cool. Arrange the second batch on the same baking
sheet and repeat. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional information per twist:
Calories 71 (60% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g • fat 5g
sat.fat 0g • chol. 0 mg • sod. 87mg • fiber 0g
Quick Cheese Nachos
Homemade nachos make a great quick snack or appetizer.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole and your favorite salsa.
Makes 2 servings
15 full-sized baked tortilla chips (about 2-1/4 ounces)
2/3 cup refried beans
1/4 cup jalapeño pepper slices, drained
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained
1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Place rack in the Cuisinart
®
Classic Toaster Oven Broiler in position “A” and
preheat on broil setting. Arrange chips in 11 x 7-inch baking pan. Distribute the
remaining ingredients over the chips, as evenly as possible in the order listed,
ending with the shredded cheese. Place in the oven and broil until cheese is
bubbly, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 483 (46% from fat) • carbo. 46g • prot. 23g • fat 26g
sat.fat 12g • chol. 61mg • sod. 1604mg • fiber 4g
