Chipotle Cheese Puffs

Makes: about 50 pieces
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 15 minutes (refrigerate)
Bake: at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes
Servings Per Recipe: about 50 pieces

Ingredients
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.5 ounce package)
1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix together cheeses and chili powder. Set aside.
3. Place pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out to a 12 x 10-inch rectangle. Lightly brush with egg wash. Starting at a short end, sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture over one half of the pastry. Fold other half over cheese like a book. Gently press down over cheese. Place on a small baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4. Place pastry on a cutting board and trim sides even. Cut into approximately fifty 1-inch squares. Lightly brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle on remaining cheese. Gently press cheese down so it adheres to pastry. Bake at 400 degrees F for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden. Serve immediately.

Do-Ahead Tip: Bake cheese puffs and cool completely. Place in resealable plastic bag. Freeze up to 2 weeks. To reheat, thaw and place on baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving Calories 35, Total Fat (g) 2, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 8, Sodium (mg) 56, Carbohydrate (g) 2, Protein (g) 1 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet