Best Mozzarella And Pesto Twists Recipes

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CHEESY PESTO TWISTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Pesto Twists Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: puff pastry, fresh pesto, mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets puff pastry
6 oz fresh pesto
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180°C).
  • Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and spread the pesto evenly over it, leaving a small amount of room at the edges. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and place another sheet of puff pastry on top, making a sandwich.
  • Cut into thin strips with a sharp knife. Grab both ends of each strip, press down firmly to seal the edges and twist.
  • Transfer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush with beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the parmesan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PESTO TWISTS



Pesto Twists image

Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the grocery store to fill these easy appetizers. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°., Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square. Spread pesto onto 1 pastry sheet to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining pastry, pressing lightly. Cut into twelve 1-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 4 times. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing down ends., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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