Name: Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry; 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp. or to taste cayenne pepper; Dash of salt; 2 tblsp. softened butter; Cooking spray

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Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry.

This recipe for Puff Pastry Cheese Straws comes from the old Rich's Department Store that was an Atlanta fixture for decades. Rich's was founded in 1867 and was the shopping destination for the Atlanta region until it finally merged with Macy's in the early part of this century.

I remember going to Rich's with my grandparents when I was a child. My most vivid memory of Rich's is the Pink Pig, a little train that ran through the toy department. My sisters and I loved riding the Pink Pig! What a treat that was.

A popular feature at Rich's was the Magnolia Room restaurant. It was in the Magnolia Room that these cheese straws were served. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, this was the recipe of John Van Dyke who was the executive chef for more than 20 years.

I know that the Super Bowl is in just a few weeks away and every food blog on the internet is posting recipes perfect for the occasion. I've seen more wings, ribs, and sub sandwiches in the last week than I've seen the whole year.

And those are all absolutely essential for any party! But that doesn't mean that we can't serve something just a bit more delicate, does it? That's not to imply that this recipe is healthy, light, or easy on your waistline in any way :-)

Serve these cheese straws with your favorite adult beverage. They're good for New Year's Eve parties, football parties, birthday parties, afternoons around the pool, or just a weekday snack!

Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry. Click To Tweet

How to Make Puff Pastry Cheese Straws:

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package directions. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Mix together the cheeses, pepper, and salt.

Spread one puff pastry sheet with the softened butter. Top with the cheese mixture. Place the second puff pastry sheet on top. Gently press the open ends of the pastry together.

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the pastry out to a 15” x 15” square.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut across the pastry in 1-inch wide pieces. Cut down the length of the pastry to halve each strip.

Twist each piece and place on a sprayed or greased baking sheet (you can also line the sheets with baking parchment if you prefer). Bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.

(Note: if at any time the puff pastry becomes warm, return it to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until chilled. It is important that the pastry be chilled when it goes into the oven.)

Enjoy!

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Parmesan Cheese Twists from Pepperidge Farms
Ina Garten's Cheese Straws from Food Network
Parmesan and Herb Cheese Straws from Joy the Baker
Bacon and Blue Cheese Straws from StrawberryPlum
Black Pepper and Parmesan Cheese Straws from Always Order Dessert
Prosciutto Parmesan Puff Pastry Straws from Baking Obsession

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