Cheesy Asparagus Puff Pastry
Say hello to your new favorite appetizer, this Cheesy Asparagus Puff Pastry makes little flaky, buttery pastries that are filled with seasoned asparagus and melty cheese. These pastries are super simple to make and perfect for brunch, appetizers, or whenever you want something golden and delicious.
Equipment
- Sheet pan, oven
Ingredients
- 1½-2 cups Mild Maasdam cheese grated
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 bunch asparagus 5-6 spears per pastry
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F and lining a large baking sheet with baking paper.
- Next, snap each asparagus spear to remove the rough ends, *they will naturally break where they are supposed to.
- Season the asparagus by drizzling the olive oil, then sprinkling salt, garlic pepper, and onion powder, and tossing to combine.
- Next, grate the mild Maasdam cheese and set aside.
- Then simply roll out the puff pastry sheets, cut into four equal squares and begin layering our pastries.
- Start by sprinkling some cheese, followed by 5-6 of the seasoned asparagus, followed by more cheese, then wrap each pastry by folding each side to meet in the middle like a little blanket.
- Next, simply brush each pastry with egg wash and transfer to the lined baking sheet.
- Add the pastries to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- I like to serve these with fig preserves, which pair so beautifully with these rich cheesy pastries.
Notes
I used mild Maasdam cheese for this recipe. Monterey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar and Swiss also work well. Use any of your favorite melting cheeses :)