Parmesan-Pepper Twists
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Total time: 21 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 6 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
We satisfy salty snackers' appetites with these cheesy twists. Be extra generous with the pepper if you want to turn up the heat.
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Phyllo dough
6 sheet(s)
Egg whites
1 serving(s), large, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Grated Parmesan cheese
¼ oz
Dried plain breadcrumbs
¼ tbsp(s), fine
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), or to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 2 sheet pans with olive oil-flavoured cooking spray or cover them with parchment paper.
2
Lay 1 sheet of phyllo on a clean surface; brush lightly with egg white and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Cover with a second sheet of phyllo; brush with egg white and sprinkle with another 1 tablespoon each of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cover with third sheet of phyllo. Press layers together; fold in half lengthwise and, using a pastry wheel, pizza cutter or sharp paring knife, slice into twelve 7-inch strips. Twist each strip and lay on sheet pan; repeat entire procedure with remaining ingredients.
3
Bake until crisp and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Yields 2 twists per serving.
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