RICOTTA PUFFS

Ricotta puffs image

Provided by Debra Russell

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry,thawed
1/2 c ricotta cheese
1/2 c roasted sweet red peppers,drained and chopped
3 Tbsp grated romano or parmesan cheese,divided
1 Tbsp parsley
1 tsp dried oregano,crushed
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp whole milk

Steps:

1. Unfold puff pastry;cut each sheet into nine squares. In a small bowl,combine the ricotta cheese,red peppers,2 tablespoons Romano cheese,parsley,oregano and pepper.
2. Brush pastry edges with milk;place 2 rounded teaspoons of cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold edges of pastry over filling,forming a rectangle;seal edges with fork. Cut slits in pastry; brush with milk. Sprinkle with remaining Romano cheese.
3. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.