RICOTTA PUFFS

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Roasted red peppers and ricotta cheese give these pastry puffs delicious flavor, while parsley and oregano add a little spark. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon 2% milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Cut each sheet into nine squares. Mix ricotta cheese, red peppers, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, parsley, oregano and pepper., Brush pastry edges with milk; place 2 rounded teaspoonfuls of cheese mixture in center of each square. Fold edges of pastry over filling, forming a rectangle; seal edges with a fork. Cut slits in pastry; brush with milk. Sprinkle with remaining Romano cheese., Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.