Recipe - Herbed Cheese Palmiers

1 Sheet frozen puff pastry;
thawed
1 Egg; beaten with a fork
1 5.2 ounce pkg garlic & herb
cheese spread
1 tablespoon Fresh parsley; chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh basil; chopped or
1 teaspoon Dried basil

Heat oven to 400. Have a cookie sheet ready.

Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and brush lightly with egg.
Spread evenly with cheese spread and sprinkle with parsley and basil. Fold
each long side about 1 1/2" toward the center. Repeat folds.

Cut crosswise in 1/2" thick slices. Place slices cut side down on an
ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly brush tops with egg.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Makes 20.

SPICY PARMESAN VARIATION: SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING FOR THE GARLIC CHEESE
SPREAD AND HERBS: One half CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE AND One fourth TEASPOON EACH OF
GROUND RED PEPPER, PAPRIKA AND SALT. Mix well in a small bowl and spread on
puff pastry.

TO MAKE AHEAD: Place unbaked pastried in the freezer on a cookie sheet.
When hard, transfer to a freezer container and freeze for up to 1 month.
Bake, without thawing, as directed.
Recipe By : Laura Hunter

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 1 November 96

Date: Sat, 2 Nov 1996 19:22:14 0500

From: Laura Hunter LHunter722@AOL.COM