Puff Pastry Magic

Such a lovely thought

Puff pastry does weave its magic.

Start with something thin and flat and end up with something flaky, high and delicious without much effort at all. Just like a bakery treat. 

Puff pastry can be wrapped around veggies, fruit and meats. 
Cheese and Sausage Puff Pastry is the perfect weeknight meal. It's easy to assemble, filling and kid friendly. What's not to like about cheese and sausage paired together with an added zing of spicy mustard.  

Cooking Tip: If sheets reach room temperature, return to the fridge to rechill (but not refreeze). The quickest way to thaw Puff Pastry is to separate the sheets, cover each with plastic wrap and leave on the counter (away from the oven) at room temperature for about 30 minutes. You can thaw Puff Pastry in the fridge.
One puff pastry sheet filled with sausage and cheese baked is equal to four servings. 
Use a serrated knife to cut puff pastry.
Ingredients:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup cooked mild or hot Italian sausage, crumbled
• 2 tsp. spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard
• 1 cup grated cheese (I used a combination of white and yellow cheddar) 
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Sesame seeds

Directions:

• Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a sheet of lightly floured wax paper roll pastry sheet firmly, always rolling away from you, give the dough 2-3 rolls.
• Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet.
• Spread mustard on top leaving a a 1-inch border all around the edges.
• Spread sausage on half the sheet. Sprinkle with spices and cheese. 

• Fold the other half of the pastry over the cheese and sausage to cover, Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Refrigerate 20 minutes. 
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Brush pastry with a beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut 4 slits in the top to let steam escape. 
• Bake until pastry is golden brown and puffed all over about 30 minutes. let rest 5 minutes before cutting. 

A few other Ever Ready puff pastry treats. 

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2013/10/puff-pastry.html

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2016/10/sw
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