Crispy Everything Bagel Puff Pastry Cheese Twists

There's only 4 ingredients in this easy cheese twists recipe. The crispy and flaky Parmesan breadsticks are made using frozen puff pastry dough and seasoned with everything bagel spice blend. They're perfect for snacking, along side soup or salad, as a fun bread with dinner, or as an appetizer at your next party.

I was dashing off to a meeting one night last week and had volunteered to bring a snack. I grabbed some frozen puff pastry and a jar of everything bagel seasoning from the grocery store. 30 minutes later, I was out the door with a big batch of crispy, salty, garlicky and Parmesan dusted homemade cheese twists.

These easy to make puff pastry breadsticks were such a hit that several people asked for the recipe. So I knew I needed to share it with you too.

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• what's to love about this recipe
• the ingredients
• recipe details
• making puff pastry twists in advance
• recipe tips
• frequently asked questions
• recipe

what's to love about this recipe

Only 4 ingredients in this easy crispy Parmesan cheese twist recipe. Keep the ingredients on hand so you can make these anytime. Using store bought puff pastry sheets is basically foolproof. And the results are impressive. The everything bagel seasoning adds a balanced burst of salty, garlicky, and oniony flavor. Just watch these crispy and flakey cheese twists disappear at parties!

the ingredients

Gather just 4 ingredients for this easy snack recipe. Scroll to the recipe card for full quantities of the ingredients.

• large egg
• 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets ~ Frozen puff pastry is fabulous! It's convenient and foolproof. But if you're a baker at heart, you can make your own.
• everything bagel seasoning ~ A multi-purpose seasoning blend of coarse salt, dried minced onions, garlic powder, and black and white sesame seeds. There are many great ones available online and at the grocery store.
• Parmesan cheese - Grated hard cheeses work best in this recipe. Also try Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano.

recipe details

With just a few steps, these crispy and light breadsticks are to make. This is a brief overview of the recipe. Scroll to the recipe card for full instructions.

1. Position the baking racks in the upper and bottom third of the oven and preheat it.
2. It's best to work with cold puff pastry dough. Place 1 sheet in the fridge as you work with the other one.
3. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and brush with egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of water). Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning and Parmesan cheese on the dough.

4. Using a rolling pin, gently press the ingredients into the dough. Cut the dough into long strips and twist the opposite ends to form a spiral.

5. Place the cheese twists on parchment lined baking sheets and bake in the oven.

It's so easy to make these absolutely delicious puff pastry breadsticks. You'll want to make them over and over.

making puff pastry twists in advance

Serve immediately ~ These crispy cheese twists are best served as soon as they are made. But they are still delicious if served within a few hours. Store at room temperature.

Refrigerate ~ Store unbaked twists on a covered baking sheet in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Remove them from the fridge while the oven heats to 400 degrees F. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once.

Freeze baked ~Place baked cheese twists in a resealable bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, remove them from the freezer while the oven heats to 375 degrees F. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes.

Freeze unbaked ~ Flash freeze the unbaked twists on a baking sheet for 30 minutes or until firm. Place frozen cheese twists in a resealable bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. To serve, remove them from the freezer while the oven heats to 400 degrees F. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes flipping once. Watch closely toward the end of the baking time so the twists don't burn.

recipe tips

It's best to work with cold puff pastry dough. Keep one sheet of the dough in the refrigerator while working with the other sheet.

Make sure to generously brush the dough with the egg wash before adding the everything bagel seasoning and Parmesan cheese. The egg helps the ingredients stick to the pastry.

Use a rolling pin to gently press the seasoning and cheese to the dough. Don't press down too hard while rolling. The pastry won't fluff up into its signature light and crispy layers while it bakes You can also press down the ingredients with your hand.

frequently asked questions

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