Garlic Parmesan Mozzarella Puffs
Garlic Parmesan Mozzarella Puffs
Ingredients
For the Puffs
- 1 sheet puff pastry, fully thawed
- 5 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for sealing, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon water, for sealing, mixed with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for garnish
For Serving
- 1/4 cup ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 24 even squares. Slice each mozzarella string cheese stick into five bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, Cajun spice, and black pepper to create the condiment mixture. In another small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water to form a paste for sealing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Coat the sliced mozzarella pieces with the condiment mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place a small mound of shredded mozzarella (if using) in the center of each pastry square. Then, place one piece of the coated mozzarella stick on top of the shredded mozzarella.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully wrap the pastry around the cheese, bringing the corners together. Use a small amount of the flour and water paste to thoroughly seal the edges, forming a tight ball. Ensure no cheese is exposed to prevent oozing during baking. Alternatively, for a rectangular shape, seal three sides securely with the paste.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Arrange the sealed pastry balls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the pastry balls evenly with the beaten egg.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and well-puffed.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
While the puffs are baking, melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the finely minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of the dried parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Once baked, transfer the hot puffs to a large bowl. Gently toss them with the garlic butter mixture, the remaining 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, and the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Serve warm with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Parmesan Mozzarella Puffs
For the Puffs
- 1 sheet puff pastry, fully thawed
- 5 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for sealing, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon water, for sealing, mixed with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for garnish
For Serving
- 1/4 cup ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 24 even squares. Slice each mozzarella string cheese stick into five bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, Cajun spice, and black pepper to create the condiment mixture. In another small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water to form a paste for sealing.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Coat the sliced mozzarella pieces with the condiment mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place a small mound of shredded mozzarella (if using) in the center of each pastry square. Then, place one piece of the coated mozzarella stick on top of the shredded mozzarella.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully wrap the pastry around the cheese, bringing the corners together. Use a small amount of the flour and water paste to thoroughly seal the edges, forming a tight ball. Ensure no cheese is exposed to prevent oozing during baking. Alternatively, for a rectangular shape, seal three sides securely with the paste.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Arrange the sealed pastry balls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the pastry balls evenly with the beaten egg.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and well-puffed.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
While the puffs are baking, melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the finely minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of the dried parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Once baked, transfer the hot puffs to a large bowl. Gently toss them with the garlic butter mixture, the remaining 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, and the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Serve warm with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min